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Papua New Guinea’s tourism prospects ‘enormous’, says Coral Sea Hotels GM

19 Jun 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea has untapped leisure tourism potential, according to Marc Ehler, recently appointed Group General Manager of Coral Sea Hotels. After a busy APEC year, he tells Business Advantage PNG he is expecting greater competition in 2019.
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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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Six questions for Philippe Blanchard, Managing Director, Total E&P PNG

11 Apr 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea’s second LNG plant is expected to be ready by 2023-2024, according to Total Managing Director, Philippe Blanchard. He told Business Advantage PNG the company is also keeping its eyes open for other energy plants in PNG.
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MRDC adopting more active investment strategy says MD

27 Mar 2018 by David James 4 Comments

The Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) was formed in 1975 and is as old as Papua New Guinea itself. Chief Executive Augustine Mano tells Business Advantage PNG that the enterprise has a wide mandate.
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Five questions for: James Movick, Director-General, Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency

20 Feb 2018 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Control of foreign fishing vessels in international waters is the biggest threat to the South Pacific tuna industry, according to James Movick, Director-General, Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency. He tells Business Advantage PNG that plans to increase aerial surveillance will help detect illegal fishing.
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Five questions for Nambawan Super CEO, Paul Sayer

13 Feb 2018 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Super fund Nambawan Super is one of the largest sources of investment capital in Papua New Guinea. Paul Sayer was appointed CEO last August; he talks Business Advantage PNG about the fund's approach to investments.
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Five questions for PNG Power’s new Acting MD Carolyn Blacklock

6 Feb 2018 by Business Advantage PNG 5 Comments

Carolyn Blacklock has been appointed the new acting Managing Director of PNG Power. Business Advantage PNG talks to her about where the utility is headed.
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Five questions for Nihal Shah, Chairman of manufacturer Pacific Foam

23 Jan 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea manufacturer Pacific Foam is celebrating its 40th year of operation in the country. Business Advantage PNG talks to Chairman Nihal Shah about the company’s history and its vision for the future.
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Mastercard talks smart chip technology in Papua New Guinea

6 Dec 2017 by David James Leave a Comment

Mastercard is working with its banking partners to introduce smart card chip technology and contactless payments to Papua New Guinea (PNG). Craig Kirkland, Director of Pacific Islands for Mastercard talks to Business Advantage PNG about this technology and why PNG is an important market for the company.
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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 […]

Papua New Guinea’s tourism prospects ‘enormous’, says Coral Sea Hotels GM

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

Six questions for Philippe Blanchard, Managing Director, Total E&P PNG

MRDC adopting more active investment strategy says MD

Five questions for: James Movick, Director-General, Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency

Five questions for Nambawan Super CEO, Paul Sayer

Five questions for PNG Power’s new Acting MD Carolyn Blacklock

Five questions for Nihal Shah, Chairman of manufacturer Pacific Foam

Mastercard talks smart chip technology in Papua New Guinea

Seven questions for Derek Aihari, Director of InvestSolomons

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