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CEO hooked on tuna

24 May 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Being stranded for five years on Bougainville Island because of the civil conflict failed to deter Ludwig Kumoru, CEO of Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA), from developing a career in the fishing industry.
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Odds strongly in favour of positive investment sign off for Papua LNG project

10 May 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The Total-led Papua LNG project looks set to enter its Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase. It's a good sign: according to the ANZ’s PNG Economic Outlook, 97 per cent of the gas projects that enter into FEED have a positive final investment decision. David James explores.
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s likely impact on Papua New Guinea

22 May 2019 by David James 1 Comment

Papua New Guinea was the first Pacific country to sign up to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, an infrastructure development program across Eurasia. David James considers some of the implications identified by analysts.
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New H2 Sydney–Hong Kong submarine cable could provide branch line to Papua New Guinea

8 May 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

PNG DataCo is in discussions with the operators of the new H2 undersea cable being laid between Sydney and Hong Kong. A branch line into Papua New Guinea could open up greater global connectivity as well as lower prices and improved reliability.
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A tenfold increase in production shows the way forward for fresh produce from Papua New Guinea’s Highlands

6 May 2019 by Sarah Byrne Leave a Comment

Working with local farmers to get the fundamentals right has led to massive production increases for fresh produce business Hilans Fres in Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands Province. Advisor Paul Browne explains how it's been achieved.
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Bridging the gender gap in Papua New Guinea business

20 May 2019 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

Gender inequality is not just a social issue in Papua New Guinea; it is a business issue. Gabriella Munoz explores what businesses and can and are doing to make a difference.
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Getting Papua New Guinea’s future resources projects funded

6 May 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

US–China rivalry is likely to have a major impact on how future resources projects are funded, according to the ANZ's Jonathan Bloch. He outlines some of the steps Papua New Guinea's government can take to make such projects ready for investment.
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Kumul Petroleum’s ambitious plans to boost electrification in Papua New Guinea

29 Apr 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's national oil and gas company plan to increase household electrification and encourage growth in remote locations. Its Managing Director, Wapu Sonk, has revealed the company plans to diversify and focus on more downstream activities in order to maintain revenues.
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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

CEO hooked on tuna

Odds strongly in favour of positive investment sign off for Papua LNG project

China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s likely impact on Papua New Guinea

New H2 Sydney–Hong Kong submarine cable could provide branch line to Papua New Guinea

A tenfold increase in production shows the way forward for fresh produce from Papua New Guinea’s Highlands

Bridging the gender gap in Papua New Guinea business

Getting Papua New Guinea’s future resources projects funded

Kumul Petroleum’s ambitious plans to boost electrification in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea’s manufacturing sector on the rebound

Life in Papua New Guinea after Ok Tedi

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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