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Review: upgraded Air Niugini Paradise Lounge at Jacksons International Airport

1 Jul 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Weary business travellers will be delighted to discover facilities at Port Moresby’s Jacksons International Airport have received quite an upgrade recently, and none more so than Air Niugini’s new-look Paradise Lounge. Business Advantage PNG takes a look.
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Why a change in Google’s search engine could affect Papua New Guinean businesses

18 May 2015 by Andrew Wilkins Leave a Comment

Did you miss Google's 'Mobilegeddon' last month? You probably didn’t notice it, but it may already be affecting your business. Andrew Wilkins explains why.
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Analysis: fall in LNG prices prompts call for Papua New Guinea mini-Budget

13 May 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The impact of the fall in LNG prices since the 2015 Budget was prepared in October last year warrants a mid-year mini-Budget, according to prominent economist Paul Flanagan.
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Opinion: falling LNG revenues require a new strategy for the Papua New Guinea economy

15 Apr 2015 by Paul Flanagan 2 Comments

The fall in global oil and gas prices will reduce the Papua New Guinea government's revenue by at least K1.1 billion in 2016. A new Budget strategy is needed, argue economists Stephen Howe and Paul Flanagan, who suggest a solution may lie in the government selling its Oil Search shares.
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Foreign workers: who’s coming to Papua New Guinea and from where?

8 Apr 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The number of foreign workers coming to Papua New Guinea is growing, with an annual net gain of up to 34,000 since 2007. Carmen Voigt-Graf reports that on recent growth rates, The Philippines will soon overtake Australia as the main source of foreign workers.
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What makes brands work in Papua New Guinea?

25 Mar 2015 by Andrew Wilkins Leave a Comment

A recent online survey to identify Papua New Guinea’s most recognisable brands suggests that traditional marketing techniques still hold sway in PNG. But for how much longer?
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New Papua New Guinea company law rules for directors

19 Mar 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 16 Comments

Major changes to PNG company law have important ramifications for company directors, company secretaries, and those involved winding up a company. Richard Kriedemann and Sarah Kuman report on the impact of the new laws.
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Opinion: How Papua New Guinea can lessen the impact of falling energy prices

11 Mar 2015 by Paul Barker Leave a Comment

Progress in fostering economic and social development is threatened by the recent drop in global energy prices. Paul Barker provides practical ways to minimise the impact of the downturn.
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Business and employment travel outperforms leisure travel to Papua New Guinea

25 Feb 2015 by Robert Upe 3 Comments

Business and employment travel into Papua New Guinea has more than tripled in the last 15 years, outperforming leisure travel, which has see marginal growth over the last five years. Robert Upe report
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Opinion: using gas to develop Papua New Guinea’s economy

20 Jan 2015 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Exporting all future PNG gas extract for income may not be the best use of this remarkable resource. LNG should also be used for domestic power consumption and petrochemical feedstock to boost industry and provide much-needed jobs, argues Petroleum Operations Advisor to the World Bank, Michael McWalter.
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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 […]

Review: upgraded Air Niugini Paradise Lounge at Jacksons International Airport

Why a change in Google’s search engine could affect Papua New Guinean businesses

Analysis: fall in LNG prices prompts call for Papua New Guinea mini-Budget

Opinion: falling LNG revenues require a new strategy for the Papua New Guinea economy

Foreign workers: who’s coming to Papua New Guinea and from where?

What makes brands work in Papua New Guinea?

New Papua New Guinea company law rules for directors

Opinion: How Papua New Guinea can lessen the impact of falling energy prices

Business and employment travel outperforms leisure travel to Papua New Guinea

Opinion: using gas to develop Papua New Guinea’s economy

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