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Opinion: Chinese aid and influence in Pacific is here to stay

5 Jun 2018 by Tess Newton Cain Anna Powles Jose Sousa-Santos Leave a Comment

Tess Newton Cain, Anna Powles and Jose Sousa-Santos explain that China is increasing its aid and influence in the Pacific. They say a disciplined approach to co-operation is needed.
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Opinion: Why Papua New Guinea is a unique tourism destination

22 May 2018 by Bob Bates 1 Comment

Papua New Guinea offers some unique tourism options, according to Bob Bates, owner of Trans Niugini Tours. But he says it has some distinct challenges as well.
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Opinion: Responding in the Pacific to a warming planet

14 May 2018 by Meg Taylor Leave a Comment

Pacific Islands need to look for Pacific solutions to global warming, according to Meg Taylor DBE, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. The aim should be resilience.
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Opinion: Demand for microfinance comparatively low in Papua New Guinea

1 May 2018 by Dek Joe Sum 2 Comments

The PNG microfinance industry has the lowest loans-to-deposit ratio in the Pacific, according to Dek Joe Sum at the Australian National University's Development Policy Centre. He argues the government needs to develop a more comprehensive policy to address the lack of lending.
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Opinion: Why the Pacific is expensive

3 Apr 2018 by Stephen Howes Leave a Comment

Stephen Howes, Professor of Economics at ANU's Crawford School of Public Policy, explains why it is that Pacific economies, unlike other developing economies, are so expensive.
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Analysis: How aid in the form of risk sharing might serve to stimulate Australian private sector investment in Papua New Guinea

27 Mar 2018 by Stephen Nash 1 Comment

Given that there is no investment currently, what is needed to get Australian institutional investors involved in Papua New Guinea? Stephen Nash, former Chief Investment Officer for Nambawan Super, examines one possible initiative: risk sharing.
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Opinion: What businesses must watch out for when dealing with foreign exchange

21 Mar 2018 by Stephen Massa 1 Comment

There are many pitfalls for the unwary when dealing with other countries’ money says Stephen Massa, Head of the PNG Office for law firm Dentons.
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Economic update: major projects will be crucial for Papua New Guinea’s economy

13 Mar 2018 by Andrew Wilkins Leave a Comment

The fate of some major projects will be critical for the future of the Papua New Guinea economy over the next decade. In the second of a two-part series, Andrew Wilkins discusses the implications.
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Economic update: slow but steady resurgence in the Papua New Guinea economy

27 Feb 2018 by Andrew Wilkins 1 Comment

Papua New Guinea is getting its house in order as it anticipates a period of stronger economic growth, driven in part by significant new investment in mineral production and infrastructure. In the first of a two-part series, Andrew Wilkins discusses its economy with business leaders and assesses where it is most likely to head.
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Opinion: How Papua New Guinea can tap into Australia’s trillions

6 Feb 2018 by Stephen Nash Leave a Comment

Changing the way aid is configured to focus on improving the financial system could help Papua New Guinea gain access to much needed capital for its infrastructure needs, says Stephen Nash, the former Chief Investment Officer for Nambawan Super.
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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 […]

Opinion: Chinese aid and influence in Pacific is here to stay

Opinion: Why Papua New Guinea is a unique tourism destination

Opinion: Responding in the Pacific to a warming planet

Opinion: Demand for microfinance comparatively low in Papua New Guinea

Opinion: Why the Pacific is expensive

Analysis: How aid in the form of risk sharing might serve to stimulate Australian private sector investment in Papua New Guinea

Opinion: What businesses must watch out for when dealing with foreign exchange

Economic update: major projects will be crucial for Papua New Guinea’s economy

Economic update: slow but steady resurgence in the Papua New Guinea economy

Opinion: How Papua New Guinea can tap into Australia’s trillions

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