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Forex, debt and governance: the IMF assesses Papua New Guinea’s progress

13 Mar 2024 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

A year ago, the International Monetary Fund commenced a program in Papua New Guinea, focused on improving government debt, foreign exchange shortages and governance. Business Advantage PNG sits down with the IMF's Resident Representative in PNG, Sohrab Rafiq, to discuss progress on these three critical issues.
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‘Cautiously optimistic’: BSP CEO sees improved conditions as Papua New Guinea’s resources projects ramp up

28 Feb 2024 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

How does Papua New Guinea's largest bank see the outlook for business this year? In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, BSP Financial Group's CEO Mark Robinson assesses the trends, risks and opportunities, and how factors such as foreign exchange and a devaluing kina will play a part.
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Large-scale fabrication plant to underpin industrial park outside Papua New Guinea’s capital

14 Feb 2024 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Work has begun on Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd’s US$100 million steel fabrication plant just north-west of Port Moresby. In an exclusive interview, Kumul Petroleum MD Wapu Sonk outlines how the facility will boost PNG manufacturing, and anchor a new Special Economic Zone in the Caution Bay area.
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Economic growth is key to easing foreign exchange crunch, says Bank of Papua New Guinea Chairman

31 Jan 2024 by Tony Jordan Leave a Comment

Chairman of the Bank of PNG, David Toua, talks exclusively about reforms to the central bank, the foreign exchange situation, interest rates and the phasing out of bank cheques.
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Papua New Guinea’s new bank to focus on digital products and customer service

11 Dec 2023 by Business Advantage PNG 4 Comments

In this exclusive interview, Credit Corporation’s CEO Danny Robinson updates Business Advantage PNG on its progress towards acquiring a full banking license and outlines what kind of bank it will be.
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Upswing in import substitution despite tough trading conditions: Manufacturers Council head

30 Nov 2023 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Why has manufacturing in Papua New Guinea picked up in recent years? Business Advantage PNG speaks with Murray Woo, Chairman of the Manufacturers Council of PNG, to find out, and learn more about the challenges still facing the sector.
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Whatever the size of your organisation, your brand matters

29 Nov 2023 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

International branding expert Sergio Brodsky told delegates at the recent Innovation PNG 2023 conference why their organisation’s brand matters – and there’s a lot more to it than just your logo.
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Innovation PNG: Four questions for Martha Nion-Tefuarani – Head of Kinatech Strategy & Business Engagement at Kina Bank

6 Nov 2023 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

How does Kina Bank, one of Papua New Guinea's major banks, approach innovation and change? We caught up with Martha Martha Nion-Tefuarani, Head of Kinatech Strategy & Business Engagement.
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Innovation PNG: Four questions for Ted Garner, Chief Strategy Officer, Konica Minolta Australia

23 Oct 2023 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Global copier giant Konica Minolta is also at the forefront of innovation in the digital workplace, robotics and 3D printing. We caught up with the Chief Strategy Officer of its Australian operation, Ted Garner, who will visit Papua New Guinea soon for the Innovation PNG 2023 conference.
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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 […]

Forex, debt and governance: the IMF assesses Papua New Guinea’s progress

‘Cautiously optimistic’: BSP CEO sees improved conditions as Papua New Guinea’s resources projects ramp up

Large-scale fabrication plant to underpin industrial park outside Papua New Guinea’s capital

Economic growth is key to easing foreign exchange crunch, says Bank of Papua New Guinea Chairman

Papua New Guinea’s new bank to focus on digital products and customer service

Upswing in import substitution despite tough trading conditions: Manufacturers Council head

Whatever the size of your organisation, your brand matters

Innovation PNG: Four questions for Martha Nion-Tefuarani – Head of Kinatech Strategy & Business Engagement at Kina Bank

Innovation PNG: Four questions for Ted Garner, Chief Strategy Officer, Konica Minolta Australia

Innovation PNG: Four questions for Craig Kirkland, Mastercard Pacific Islands

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Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

Australia’s new Pacific Engagement Visa an ‘opportunity’ for PNG businesses

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