Opinion/analysis Archives - Page 7 of 25

Restructuring in the COVID-era: mergers [opinion]

11 Aug 2020 by Gavin Robertson 1 Comment

Could mergers be the solution for businesses doing it tough in the COVID-era? Gavin Robertson of the Pacific Legal Network considers the practicalities, risks and benefits.
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Analysis: is phone data getting cheaper in Papua New Guinea?

4 Aug 2020 by Amanda Watson 2 Comments

There has been much enthusiasm about new undersea internet cables in Papua New Guinea and predicted improvements in internet pricing, but is there a real change? Amanda H A Watson, Picky Airi and Moses Sakai analyse the changes in pricing for the first half of the year.
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Papua New Guinea needs to remain investor-friendly [opinion]

15 Jul 2020 by Paul Barker Leave a Comment

Regulatory uncertainty has the potential to deter investors just when Papua New Guinea needs them most, argues Paul Barker, Executive Director of the Institute of National Affairs.
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Papua New Guinea needs to act now to stop gender violence [opinion]

13 Jul 2020 by Meg Taylor 3 Comments

In an open letter, Dame Meg Taylor, the Papua New Guinea-born Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, says it's time to act against gender violence in PNG.
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Not fast enough: why China’s push into Papua New Guinea has been ineffective [opinion]

4 Jul 2020 by Ian Kemish 5 Comments

China's push into PNG has been surprisingly slow and ineffective. Why has Beijing found the going so tough? Ian Kemish, Former Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, explains.
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Analysis: amendments to Papua New Guinea’s Mining Act and Oil and Gas Act

1 Jul 2020 by Sarah Kuman Leave a Comment

The Parliament of Papua New Guinea has passed a series of amendments targeting the mining, oil and gas industries. Law firm Allens examines the significance of these amendments and the likely next steps.
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Analysis: Can Papua New Guinea avoid the COVID-19 debt trap?

10 Jun 2020 by David James 1 Comment

Dodging the debt trap: Papua New Guinea’s government must be cautious with COVID-19 spending
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Crisis or opportunity: building your company’s brand during the time of COVID-19 [analysis]

14 May 2020 by 11200016thab Leave a Comment

The COVID-19 crisis has sent economic shock waves around the world and seen businesses in Papua New Guinea and elsewhere cut costs. This may seem prudent but it may not be the best course of action for your brand, says digital marketer Andreia Brodsky.
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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 […]

Restructuring in the COVID-era: mergers [opinion]

Analysis: is phone data getting cheaper in Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea needs to remain investor-friendly [opinion]

Papua New Guinea needs to act now to stop gender violence [opinion]

Not fast enough: why China’s push into Papua New Guinea has been ineffective [opinion]

Analysis: amendments to Papua New Guinea’s Mining Act and Oil and Gas Act

Analysis: Can Papua New Guinea avoid the COVID-19 debt trap?

Crisis or opportunity: building your company’s brand during the time of COVID-19 [analysis]

Thinking about PNG’s COVID-19 economic response [opinion]

More dialogue and an amicable outcome needed on Porgera mine [opinion]

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

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

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