Opinion/analysis Archives - Page 12 of 25

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.
Read More

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.
Read More

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?
Read More

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.
Read More

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.
Read More

advertisment...

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.
Read More

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.
Read More

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.
Read More

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.
Read More

“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 […]

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?

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

Editor’s picks

Industry update: Papua New Guinea’s mining and gas project pipeline starts to flow

Exclusive: Barrick CEO Mark Bristow’s vision for Porgera gold mine

Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

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

Kina exchange rate

From the Business Advantage blog

Recent readers’ comments

Sign In

Subscribe

Experience the Innovation PNG 2025 Conference, 27 & 28 March 2025 in Port Moresby, PNG.

Register to receive our free PNG Business Update emails

Editor’s picks

Kina exchange rate

Recent readers’ comments

Experience the Innovation PNG 2025 Conference,
27 & 28 March 2025 in Port Moresby, PNG.