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Papua New Guinean entrepreneurs launch food delivery service

4 Mar 2019 by Kevin McQuillan 6 Comments

GoFood PNG is at the forefront of online food delivery services in Papua New Guinea. Kevin McQuillan speaks with co-founders Samson Korawali and Eugene Anang.
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Recovery from devastating fire well underway, says CPL’s CEO

31 Jul 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

The recovery by CPL Group from a devastating fire has been one of the more remarkable come backs in Papua New Guinean business. But Chief Executive Mahesh Patel tells Business Advantage PNG that there is still a long way to go.
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New owner of diversified technology company TE sees big future in Papua New Guinea

1 May 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Retailer and wholesaler TE (PNG) is a diversified and adaptable company, says new Managing Director Robbie Huxley. He tells Business Advantage PNG he decided earlier this year to buy the 60-year-old company because he sees a positive future for PNG
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AkzoNobel’s new strategy sees it move out of retail sales

18 Apr 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Paint company Akzo Nobel is taking a new strategic direction in Papua New Guinea, according to Chief Executive Officer, Navin Raju. He tells Business Advantage PNG that the prospects for growth are sound.
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Brian Bell Group investing heavily for growth in its 60th year, says Chairman

18 Apr 2018 by David James 1 Comment

Diversified corporate and retail enterprise Brian Bell Group is celebrating its 60th year in 2018. Chairman Ian Clough tells Business Advantage PNG the company is investing in people, infrastructure, and new retail strategies in preparation for its next phase of growth.
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Entrepreneur: Annette Sete, fashion designer

29 Aug 2017 by Kevin McQuillan 3 Comments

The difficulty in finding authentic Papua New Guinea-made gifts for friends and colleagues overseas prompted Annette Sete to create her own fashion jewellery line. Two years on, she tells Business Advantage PNG her Lavagirl brand is looking to expand overseas.
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Duffy’s prepares to take Papua New Guinea coffee to China

11 Jul 2017 by Kevin McQuillan 9 Comments

Five years after opening the first of three Duffy’s cafés in Port Moresby, owner and entrepreneur Travers Chue is preparing to expand overseas, marketing not just Papua New Guinea specialty coffee, but premium health products.
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How Puma Energy services Papua New Guinea’s energy market

27 Jun 2017 by David James 47 Comments

Since 2014, Puma Energy has been Papua New Guinea's major refiner and retailer of petroleum products. Its also part of a global energy operation that spans 47 countries. Jim Collings, Country General Manager, explains some of the challenges of supplying a country which is still heavily reliant on diesel fuel.
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CPL eyes expansion, but is waiting on Papua New Guinea’s economic recovery

6 Jun 2017 by Kevin McQuillan 2 Comments

Papua New Guinea's largest retailer is still only servicing about 30 per cent of Papua New Guineans, according to Chairman of CPL Group, Mahesh Patel. While it has product and store expansion plans, Patel says CPL is waiting on a general economic recovery before moving forward.
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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 […]

Retail/wholesale

Papua New Guinean entrepreneurs launch food delivery service

Recovery from devastating fire well underway, says CPL’s CEO

New owner of diversified technology company TE sees big future in Papua New Guinea

AkzoNobel’s new strategy sees it move out of retail sales

Brian Bell Group investing heavily for growth in its 60th year, says Chairman

Entrepreneur: Annette Sete, fashion designer

Duffy’s prepares to take Papua New Guinea coffee to China

How Puma Energy services Papua New Guinea’s energy market

CPL eyes expansion, but is waiting on Papua New Guinea’s economic recovery

The secret to resilience in tough times according to CPL, Papua New Guinea’s largest retailer

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