Opinion/analysis Archives - Page 7 of 25

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

4 May 2020 by Devpolicy Blog 1 Comment

Three academics, Dek Joe Sum, Maholopa Laveil and Stephen Howes, analyse Papua New Guinea's monetary easing measures in response to COVID-19.
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More dialogue and an amicable outcome needed on Porgera mine [opinion]

1 May 2020 by Paul Barker Leave a Comment

The Executive Director of Institute of National Affairs, Paul Barker, considers the repercussions from the Papua New Guinea government’s decision not to renew the special mining lease on the Porgera gold mine.
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COVID-19 and climate change: we must rise to both crises [opinion]

21 Apr 2020 by Meg Taylor Leave a Comment

In the Pacific we aspire to endurance and sustainability. But progress is difficult to sustain when we face multiple threats that reverse decades of development gains in a matter of hours or days, says Dame Meg Taylor, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum.
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COVID-19 crisis: practical advice for businesses in Papua New Guinea [opinion]

9 Apr 2020 by Wayne Osterberg 1 Comment

Wayne Osterberg, Director, Advisory Services, KPMG Papua New Guinea, gives practical advice on the implications of COVID-19 for Papua New Guinea private, midmarket and emerging businesses.
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Life in Port Moresby under lockdown [opinion]

6 Apr 2020 by Dek Joe Sum Leave a Comment

Associate Lecturer Dek Joe Sum is based at the University of Papua New Guinea and has been in lockdown in Port Moresby since 24 March. This is his experience.
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Anticipating COVID‑19 in the Pacific [opinion]

18 Mar 2020 by Jonathan Pryke 1 Comment

While Australia prepares its domestic interventions, it needs to spare some thought for the Pacific as well, say Alexandre Dayant and Jonathan Pryke from the Lowy Institute’s The Interpreter
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Women on board: why Papua New Guinea needs more women in directive roles (opinion)

31 Mar 2020 by Pacific Legal Network 2 Comments

Papua New Guinean lawyer Sharon Kupp-Tengdui is leading by example and helping to change the all-male landscape usually seen in PNG boards.
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Industry update: Papua New Guinea’s mining and gas project pipeline starts to flow

After a decade focused on existing minerals and hydrocarbons production, Papua New Guinea is gearing up for an anticipated wave of … [Read More...]

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

In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Barrick Gold’s President and Chief Executive Mark Bristow talks about the … [Read More...]

Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

This week's 2024 Business Advantage PNG Investment conference saw top speakers from across the business sector and government come … [Read More...]

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

Australia launched its inaugural Pacific Engagement Visa ballot on 3 June, with Papua New Guinea receiving the largest allocation. … [Read More...]

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 […]