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Focus moves to P’nyang agreement after government endorsement of Papua LNG

2 Oct 2019 by David James 1 Comment

After the government’s endorsement of the Papua LNG Gas Agreement in September, attention has shifted to achieving a deal for the P’nyang gas project. Its developers see its pending approval as a prerequisite for the commencement of Papua LNG.
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Innovation guru turns his attention to Papua New Guinea

1 Oct 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Business Advantage PNG receives a guided tour of one of the region's leading digital consultancies, Deloitte Digital in Melbourne, and meets a digital evangelist with a passion for Papua New Guinea.
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Fiji and Papua New Guinea should strengthen economic ties, says ANZ economist

23 Oct 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea could be on the cusp of a sustained period of strong economic growth, and Fiji should be seeking closer economic ties, says Kishti Sen, International Economist for the ANZ Banking Group, in an exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG.
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Bank South Pacific’s vision for digital banking

25 Sep 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Bank South Pacific is broadening its digital offering, according to Nuni Kulu, BSP’s General Manager, Digital. She told the 2019 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference that technology is driving big changes in the banking landscape.
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A tale of two cities: why successful investment in Lae is a boost for Port Moresby

25 Sep 2019 by Paul Chai Leave a Comment

Lae, Papua New Guinea's second-largest city, is again emerging as a key location for investment. Far from drawing investors away from capital Port Moresby, a buoyant Lae could actually be good for both cities, say representatives from the two cities' business chambers.
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The ambitious 20-year plan to create Papua New Guinea’s national road network

30 Sep 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The 20-year National Road Network Strategy to improve Papua New Guinea’s roads is about to begin. David Wereh, Secretary of the Department of Works & Implementation, says the strategy aims to address both maintenance of existing roads and building new connections.
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IFC’s ambitious plan to improve agribusiness in the Markham and Ramu valleys

23 Sep 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The International Finance Corporation is undertaking a scoping study of the Markham and Ramu valleys to assess agricultural opportunities in Papua New Guinea. The results will help to develop a win-win business model for agri-investors and customary landowners.
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Why Papua New Guinea and Fiji should be doing more business

23 Sep 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

In recent times, Fijian companies have been attracted to Papua New Guinea because of the size of its market. There are plenty of reasons for PNG companies to look in the other direction.
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Seven questions for Andrew C. Abel, President of the Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea

22 Sep 2019 by Robert Upe Leave a Comment

The president and co-founder of the Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea (SAPNG) is pushing ahead with plans to establish surf tourism in Bougainville, perhaps one of the last frontiers for the sport in the world.
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Discover Niunet, Papua New Guinea’s exciting education startup

17 Sep 2019 by Steven Jauw Waludin Leave a Comment

Niunet is a startup company aiming to disrupt the education sector of Papua New Guinea. In an exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Chief Technical Officer David Valentine, talks about his plans after winning in Seedstars, the startup competition for emerging markets.
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Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference
Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, tells Business Advantage PNG why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What are the key things business leaders tell you they are worried about as far as the future is concerned? Chris Riddell […]
Registrations are open 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]
Papua New Guinea’s premier business magazine to publish a special mining and energy edition
With a strong decade on the horizon for mining and energy in Papua New Guinea, Business Advantage PNG is set to publish its first special edition devoted solely to these sectors. As PNG’s resources sector gears up for an anticipated decade or more of new investment, with an estimated US$50 billion pipeline of projects lined […]

Industry sectors

Focus moves to P’nyang agreement after government endorsement of Papua LNG

Innovation guru turns his attention to Papua New Guinea

Fiji and Papua New Guinea should strengthen economic ties, says ANZ economist

Bank South Pacific’s vision for digital banking

A tale of two cities: why successful investment in Lae is a boost for Port Moresby

The ambitious 20-year plan to create Papua New Guinea’s national road network

IFC’s ambitious plan to improve agribusiness in the Markham and Ramu valleys

Why Papua New Guinea and Fiji should be doing more business

Seven questions for Andrew C. Abel, President of the Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea

Discover Niunet, Papua New Guinea’s exciting education startup

Editor’s picks

Economic update: Papua New Guinea’s decade of growth begins

Restaurant review: Lucky Lucky, Port Moresby

Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future

A closer look at Papua New Guinea’s new international airport, Nadzab Tomodachi

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