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Opinion: the prospects for business in Port Moresby for 2019 and beyond

22 Jan 2019 by Rio Fiocco Leave a Comment

The nation’s capital is entering 2019 in good shape after hosting APEC at the end of last year, says Rio Fiocco, President of the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He considers the prospects for business over the next 12 months and beyond.
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Opinion: Recruitment strategies in energy sector focusing on skilled local talent

15 Jan 2019 by Calum Smith Leave a Comment

The Pacific region's energy sector is experiencing growth, according to Calum Smith, Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific at the recruitment consultancy Airswift. He says the sector is creating a need to find skilled local talent, especially in the areas of digitalisation and renewables.
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Opinion: Papua New Guinea could provide a model for the developing world says Oil Search MD Botten

26 Nov 2018 by Peter Botten 2 Comments

Peter Botten, Managing Director of Oil Search, says including communities in the development agenda is a way that resource developers can engage with governments and other stakeholders. He explains that what his company has done in PNG can be a model for other developing countries.
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Analysis: Papua New Guinea National Budget reflects improving outlook in 2019

21 Nov 2018 by Zanie Theron Leave a Comment

The 2019 Budget reflects an improving economic outlook says Zanie Theron, KPMG’s PNG Country Managing Partner. She points to increased private investor confidence and positive signs with foreign exchange.
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Opinion: A free trade zone in Papua New Guinea could create investment, revenues and jobs

16 Oct 2018 by Tony Restall 3 Comments

Papua New Guinea could create attract significant investments and derive large revenues from a free trade zone, according to Tony Restall, President consultancy Development Services International. He says the necessary legislation is already in place.
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Opinion: The Pacific Islands should speak as one

18 Sep 2018 by Meg Taylor Leave a Comment

Dame Meg Taylor Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat argues that the Pacific region is at a critical juncture in its history. She argues that because of political 'jousting' there ‘has never been a more important nor opportune time’ to act as one Blue Pacific continent.
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Opinion: Papua New Guinea adjusting its tariff strategy in APEC year

11 Sep 2018 by Rohan Fox 1 Comment

Papua New Guinea is raising tariffs at the same time it is hosting APEC, according to Rohan Fox, Stephen Howes and Maholopa Laveil. The ANU researchers say this is at odds with the APEC agenda.
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Analysis: Graduates get jobs in formal sector despite tough economic conditions

21 Aug 2018 by Rohan Fox Leave a Comment

In a slow economy getting jobs in the formal sector can prove difficult. But Rohan Fox, a Researcher at the Australian National University's Crawford Policy Centre, says his research suggests that graduates of the University of Papua New Guinea do find employment.
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Opinion: Five steps to improving your employer brand

17 Jul 2018 by Kristine Berry Leave a Comment

Managing the way your business appeals as a place to work is crucial to good human resource management, according to Kristine Berry, Director of the recruitment and HR company Peopleconnexion. She calls it the 'employer brand'. How good is yours?
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“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 […]
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 […]

Opinion: the prospects for business in Port Moresby for 2019 and beyond

Opinion: Recruitment strategies in energy sector focusing on skilled local talent

Opinion: Papua New Guinea could provide a model for the developing world says Oil Search MD Botten

Analysis: Papua New Guinea National Budget reflects improving outlook in 2019

Opinion: A free trade zone in Papua New Guinea could create investment, revenues and jobs

Opinion: The Pacific Islands should speak as one

Opinion: Papua New Guinea adjusting its tariff strategy in APEC year

Analysis: Graduates get jobs in formal sector despite tough economic conditions

Opinion: Five steps to improving your employer brand

Analysis: Papua New Guinea companies using rationalisation to adapt to weaker economic conditions

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