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Papua New Guinea’s two big super funds on how to improve capital raising

11 Sep 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

PNG’s superannuation funds are heavily weighted towards cash and government bonds. But many other opportunities could be developed, senior executives of the two big super funds told the 2019 Business Advantage Investment Conference.
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Rubio Plantation Retreat holds the secret to thriving in Papua New Guinea

11 Sep 2019 by Sarah Byrne Leave a Comment

Shane Clark, owner of Rubio Plantation Retreat, has discovered a novel way to grow his surf business. In this exclusive interview, he shares with Business Advantage PNG the secrets to thrive in Papua New Guinea.
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Five questions for Paladin’s Managing Director David Saul and Director Ian Stewart

9 Sep 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Paladin Group's Managing Director David Saul and Director Ian Stewart talk to Business Advantage PNG in this exclusive interview about the challenges they have had in PNG, what they have learned and their future plans.
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Tourism is on the rise in Papua New Guinea

6 Sep 2019 by Lisa Smyth 2 Comments

Papua New Guinea might be ‘under-touristed’, but if numbers continue to increase it won’t be that way for long, and that’s great news for the economy. Lisa Smyth reports.
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The Papua New Guinean startup helping PNG Power reach new customers

4 Sep 2019 by David James 2 Comments

A Papua New Guinean entrepreneur developed an app to sell power on the streets and partnered with the state-owned energy company PNG Power. His product is helping the community have better access to electricity.
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US$10 billion Papua LNG project to go ‘full steam ahead’ in Papua New Guinea

3 Sep 2019 by Business Advantage PNG 3 Comments

Papua New Guinea's Petroleum Minister has announced that the government will honour a gas deal struck with French major Total SA for the US$10 billion Papua LNG project. The project will be the single largest foreign investment in the Pacific country since the advent of the US$19 billion PNG LNG project a decade ago.
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Papua New Guinea’s growth depends on Papua LNG going ahead, says S&P

2 Sep 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

In an exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, ratings analyst Rebecca Hrvatin, says PNG's fiscal imbalances will improve—provided the Papua LNG project continues as planned.
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A change of leadership at PNG Power: what next?

30 Aug 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Acting Managing Director Carolyn Blacklock has resigned from state-owned utility, PNG Power. The announcement comes with the state-owned utility on the cusp of launching a new 'reform agenda'.
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Changes to Papua New Guinea’s Mining Act ‘imminent’

28 Aug 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Proposed changes to the Mining Act are likely to go to Papua New Guinea's Cabinet ‘in the next few weeks,’ according to Peter Graham, Managing Director of Ok Tedi Mining.
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Gas up but oil down: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

27 Aug 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The gas price has increased over the last month, but the oil price has weakened. Cocoa and coffee prices are also down. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly overview of commodity and financial markets.
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Economic update: Papua New Guinea’s decade of growth begins

As part of extensive in-country research for the newly-released 2024 edition of the Business Advantage PNG annual magazine, our … [Read More...]

Restaurant review: Lucky Lucky, Port Moresby

Port Moresby’s flourishing dining scene now features a Thai restaurant – and it’s a good ’un. Lucky Lucky launched in late … [Read More...]

Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future

Banks and finance firms are rolling out digital products to take advantage of increased connectivity across Papua New Guinea, … [Read More...]

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

The major redevelopment of the airport that serves PNG’s second city, Lae, means the country now has a second airport – Nadzab … [Read More...]

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

Papua New Guinea’s two big super funds on how to improve capital raising

Rubio Plantation Retreat holds the secret to thriving in Papua New Guinea

Five questions for Paladin’s Managing Director David Saul and Director Ian Stewart

Tourism is on the rise in Papua New Guinea

The Papua New Guinean startup helping PNG Power reach new customers

US$10 billion Papua LNG project to go ‘full steam ahead’ in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea’s growth depends on Papua LNG going ahead, says S&P

A change of leadership at PNG Power: what next?

Changes to Papua New Guinea’s Mining Act ‘imminent’

Gas up but oil down: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

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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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