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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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Five questions with economist Chris Richardson, keynote speaker at the 2025 PNG Investment Conference
With tariffs, military conflict and geopolitics at play, it’s already been an extraordinary year for the global economy. Business Advantage PNG speaks with eminent economist Chris Richardson, who will be keynote speaker at this year’s Papua New Guinea Investment Conference in August, for his views on what it all means for business. BAPNG: As an […]
From the desk of the Innovation PNG Conference Program Director
Papua New Guinea can become an innovation nation. Innovation, simply put, is the solving of problems by using new ideas, methods and tools. PNG has a great example from its own history. Some 9000 years ago in the Waghi Valley, near what is now Mt Hagen, people first decided to drain and divert water in […]
“Business Advantage Fiji” to showcase Fiji’s economy
A new international publication aimed at promoting Fiji as a business and investment destination will be published in mid-2025. Business Advantage Fiji, the latest in a respected series of international guides to Asia-Pacific economies, will be published in July 2025 by leading regional business media company, Business Advantage International. Written by professional business journalists, the […]

Industry sectors

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

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

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Five questions with economist Chris Richardson, keynote speaker at the 2025 PNG Investment Conference

Economic update: Will 2025 be Papua New Guinea’s golden year?

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