Industry sectors

The intensifying debate over the future of Papua New Guinea’s mining industry

The mining industry needs government help to solve an exploration crisis, according to industry representatives. But government bodies are saying there needs to be a better sharing of the rewards in the national interest. Business Advantage PNG looks at the contrasting views of the industry and the state.
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Reasons why superannuation is critical to building a strong organisational culture in Papua New Guinea

Six Papua New Guinean companies discuss the benefits of superannuation contributions and share with Business Advantage PNG why it can help companies reduce attendance problems and increase loyalty through super.
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Spectacular growth in Papua New Guinea’s K600 million solar energy market

Sixty per cent of households in Papua New Guinea are now using solar energy, compared with just two per cent seven years ago, according to a recent International Finance Corporation report. What's driving this extraordinary growth? asks Kevin McQuillan.
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Second route out of Papua New Guinea’s Highlands could transform country: IFC study

Currently, the only way of bringing bulk agricultural produce out of Papua New Guinea's fertile Highlands is down the Highlands Highway to the port city of Lae. A new study has identified a faster second route—through Gulf Province. Business Advantage PNG investigates.
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Papua New Guinea government to ‘stand behind’ Papua LNG gas agreement

Papua New Guinea's Petroleum Minister Kerenga Kua has announced that the National Executive Council (PNG's cabinet) has 'in principle' agreed to 'stand behind' the gas agreement signed in April for the US$10 billion (K33.7 billion) Total-led Papua LNG project.
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