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Opinion: Papua New Guinea needs to engage with Asia’s ‘A-team’

6 Aug 2014 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

Next year, the Papua New Guinea economy will boast the biggest growth in the world. Rowan Callick looks at what political leaders and policymakers must do to take advantage of the country's talent and opportunities.
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Lae is doing well, but land and town planning issues remain: McLay

30 Jul 2014 by Business Advantage PNG 3 Comments

With a new port, a new hospital and plans to redevelop Nadzab Airport, things are looking up for Lae, Papua New Guinea's second-largest city. However, says Alan McLay, these developments highlight a shortage of land, and a need for more effective town planning.
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What kind of neighbour will Indonesia be under Joko Widodo?

30 Jul 2014 by Business Advantage PNG 3 Comments

Indonesia is the only country with which Papua New Guinea has a land border. This week, it elected a new President. So, just who is Joko Widodo, and what kind of neighbour will Indonesia be under his leadership? Business Advantage PNG's Jakarta correspondent reports.
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The minimum wage increase: relief possible for some businesses

23 Jul 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Worried about the impact of the new minimum wage? The agriculture sector and struggling businesses can apply to pay less than the latest increase, according to analysis provided to Business Advantage PNG by KPMG's Port Moresby office.
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Japanese PM’s visit sends a signal on Pacific’s importance

16 Jul 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Business ties between Papua New Guinea and Japan have strengthened following last week’s visit to the country by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Business Advantage PNG discusses the significance of the visit with the Lowy Institute's Jenny Haywood-Jones.
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Creating jobs is the challenge in Papua New Guinea, says Asian Development Bank

9 Jul 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

One of the biggest economic and social challenges facing the PNG government is jobs growth for its rapidly growing workforce in a post-LNG construction economy, according to the Asian Development Bank’s latest report card.
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Analysis: boosting confidence in economic policies crucial for Papua New Guinea government

2 Jul 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The rapidly weakening kina, deficit spending and the financing of government debt is piling pressure on the Papua New Guinea government to boost economic confidence. Economist Dr Mark Evans considers some of the issues facing both government and business.
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Ten ways to keep your computer systems secure

18 Jun 2014 by Robert Blackman Leave a Comment

Because computer use has become an integral part of modern-day life and work, keeping information technology secure has become a concern for all businesses, from the sole trader to large corporations. Robert Blackman offers ten steps you can take to help safeguard your company's IT systems from digital destruction.
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Changes to Papua New Guinea’s constitution regarding state ownership of hydrocarbons and minerals

10 Jun 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The Papua New Guinea Government has tabled in Parliament its proposed changes to the country's constitution, reflecting the state’s ownership of hydrocarbons and minerals. Vaughan Mills and Sarah Kuman analyse the implications of these amendments.
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Involving women in business makes good economic sense, says Lesieli Taviri

4 Jun 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Ending violence, positive discrimination policies, promotion of women and expanding opportunities for women are the four key ways to get more women into business, according to Lesieli Taviri, Chair of the newly-formed Business Coalition for Women.
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“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 […]

Opinion: Papua New Guinea needs to engage with Asia’s ‘A-team’

Lae is doing well, but land and town planning issues remain: McLay

What kind of neighbour will Indonesia be under Joko Widodo?

The minimum wage increase: relief possible for some businesses

Japanese PM’s visit sends a signal on Pacific’s importance

Creating jobs is the challenge in Papua New Guinea, says Asian Development Bank

Analysis: boosting confidence in economic policies crucial for Papua New Guinea government

Ten ways to keep your computer systems secure

Changes to Papua New Guinea’s constitution regarding state ownership of hydrocarbons and minerals

Involving women in business makes good economic sense, says Lesieli Taviri

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