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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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What can Papua New Guinea business look forward to in 2018?

17 Jan 2018 by Andrew Wilkins Leave a Comment

As Papua New Guinea business gets back to work, Business Advantage PNG's Andrew Wilkins looks at some of the issues coming up in 2018. With APEC coming to Port Moresby and a second LNG project in the offing, this is a year when PNG is going to be the subject of international attention.
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Opinion: seven things that make a successful expatriate in Papua New Guinea

21 Nov 2017 by Fraser Hawkins Leave a Comment

It takes a certain kind of person to be successful as an expatriate in Papua New Guinea, according to Fraser Hawkins, Principal Consultant at Peopleconnexion Recruitment. He explains how the right attitude matters just as much as what is on paper.
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Opinion: Papua New Guinea can take lead in blockchain technology

31 Oct 2017 by Aaron Bird 4 Comments

Papua New Guinea has the opportunity to take the lead in blockchain technologies, says the former Chief Information Officer at Kina Securities, Aaron Bird. The technology, he says, can be used for much more than cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin.
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Papua New Guinea’s Supplementary Budget makes tough choices

11 Oct 2017 by David James Leave a Comment

The National Government has issued a Supplementary Budget to deal with the fiscal and economic issues facing Papua New Guinea. Economic commentators tell Business Advantage PNG that it is a tough budget, but flag that more measures may be needed.
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From the desk of the Innovation PNG Conference Program Director
Papua New Guinea can become an innovation nation. Innovation, simply put, is the solving of problems by using new ideas, methods and tools. PNG has a great example from its own history. Some 9000 years ago in the Waghi Valley, near what is now Mt Hagen, people first decided to drain and divert water in […]
“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 […]

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

What can Papua New Guinea business look forward to in 2018?

Opinion: seven things that make a successful expatriate in Papua New Guinea

Opinion: Papua New Guinea can take lead in blockchain technology

Papua New Guinea’s Supplementary Budget makes tough choices

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Economic update: Will 2025 be Papua New Guinea’s golden year?

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