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

10 Jul 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

The sluggish Papua New Guinea economy is triggering a bout of rationalisation, two of the recent examples being in the banking and manufacturing sectors.
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Analysis: What the PNG 100 CEO Survey reveals about business in Papua New Guinea

3 Jul 2018 by Stephen Howes Leave a Comment

Stephen Howes, Director of the Australian National University's Development Policy Centre, has analysed the results of Business Advantage International's long-standing annual PNG 1OO CEO Survey. He has drawn some insightful conclusions.
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Opinion: resurgence of energy projects in Asia Pacific creating workforce challenges

19 Jun 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

New energy projects in the Asia Pacific are creating workforce challenges according to Calum Smith, Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific at HR consultancy, Airswift. In terms of roles, he says no other area in energy is growing as fast as renewables.
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Analysis: does focusing on Papua New Guinea’s debts distract from another issue?

12 Jun 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea’s mandated debt levels are fiercely debated but, according to David James, Managing Editor of Business Advantage PNG, most countries are far less prudent. Could concentrating on the national debt distract from another problem—the lack of an international market for the country's financial assets?
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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 […]

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

Analysis: What the PNG 100 CEO Survey reveals about business in Papua New Guinea

Opinion: resurgence of energy projects in Asia Pacific creating workforce challenges

Analysis: does focusing on Papua New Guinea’s debts distract from another issue?

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