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PACER-Plus could boost Pacific nations’ incomes by more than US$50 billion a year, says trade adviser

17 Jun 2015 by 3 Comments
For the last six years, officials from 14 member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum have been negotiating with Australia and New Zealand to set up a free trade agreement, known as PACER-Plus. The Pacific’s Chief Trade Adviser on PACER-Plus is Ghanian-born Australian, Dr Edwini Kessie, who tells Business Advantage PNG that labour mobility and the future of development assistance are two key stumbling blocks.
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Meet the Pacific’s new man in Beijing

10 Jun 2015 by Leave a Comment
David Morris is the Pacific’s new Trade Commissioner to Beijing. He talks to Business Advantage PNG about the changing nature of China's economy and the trade and investment opportunities for the Pacific Islands that can arise from being part of China's new ‘Maritime Silk Road’.
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Digicel’s new Papua New Guinea chief sees connectivity and content converging

22 Apr 2015 by 1 Comment
The new CEO of Digicel PNG believes the company will evolve into a provider of content rather than simply a provider of pipes for consumers. Formerly Pacific Regional CEO, Maurice McCarthy told Business Advantage PNG the first priority is to expand access to Digicel's networks.
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Concept for Papua New Guinea’s second LNG project set for June release, says Total’s MD

18 Feb 2015 by 1 Comment
Last week, independent arbitration upheld InterOil’s decision to sell a gross 40% shareholding in the Elk-Antelope LNG project to French super major, Total SA. Total’s Managing Director in PNG, Philippe Blanchard, talks exclusively to Business Advantage PNG about the arbitration result and Total’s plans for the project.
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What we’ve learned in Papua New Guinea: ExxonMobil’s departing MD reflects

27 Jan 2015 by 3 Comments
With construction and first shipment of gas completed ahead of time, the giant ExxonMobil-led PNG LNG project has proven Papua New Guinea is a viable place to carry out major resources projects. In this exclusive valedictory interview with Business Advantage PNG, outgoing ExxonMobil PNG Managing Director Peter Graham reflects on the lessons learned.
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Talisman Energy prepares to drill at Papua New Guinea’s Stanley gas project

19 Jan 2015 by 3 Comments
Despite a takeover of its Canadian parent by Spanish energy company, Respol, it’s business as usual for Talisman Energy PNG as it develops the Stanley gas field. Vice President and General Manager Grant Christie explains to Business Advantage PNG what 2015 holds.
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PNG DataCo looks to build Papua New Guinea’s communications infrastructure

13 Jan 2015 by 7 Comments
Telecommunications wholesaler PNG DataCo Limited has been set up as part of a restructure of Papua New Guinea's telecommunications industry. Business Advantage PNG discusses its critical role with its Chairman Reuben Kautu, an entrepreneur with a strong background of commercial and strategic management, developed during roles with BP, ExxonMobil and, more recently, Telikom PNG’s subsidiary Kalang Advertising Limited.
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Ok Tedi Mining’s new COO outlines his strategy after Papua New Guinea extends the life of the mine

10 Dec 2014 by 3 Comments
The life of the key Ok Tedi mine is to be extended for another 11 years, but with falling ore prices and diminishing resources, the company faces critical challenges. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Musje Werror, the man chosen to lead Ok Tedi Mining, outlines his strategy.
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