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Opinion: Papua New Guinea’s confusing budget debate

14 Oct 2019 by Bernard Yegiora Leave a Comment

Amid claim and counter-claim, the true state of the Papua New Guinean economy is lost amid personality politics, argues Divine Word University's Bernard Yegiora.
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Opinion: Papua New Guinea needs more competition in telecommunications

18 Sep 2019 by Sundar Ramamurthy 3 Comments

Sundar Ramamurthy, Managing Director of Invoc Pty Ltd and former CEO of Bmobile Vodafone and DataNets, explains lower prices are critical if the Coral Sea Cable Network is to be a game changer for internet users in PNG.
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Analysis: How the Papua LNG project should improve PNG’s financial imbalances

4 Sep 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

The go-ahead for the US$10 billion Papua LNG project is likely to do much to alleviate some of the financial imbalances in the PNG economy, including the lack of availability of foreign exchange and the weakness of the currency. David James investigates.
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Opinion: five things the Marape Government can do to foster economic recovery in Papua New Guinea

1 Sep 2019 by Stephen Howes 11 Comments

What can the Prime Minister and his team do to support a sustained recovery? ANU’s Stephen Howes offers his suggestions.
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Opinion: Can Papua New Guinea become the richest black nation in the world in ten years?

8 Jul 2019 by Maholopa Laveil 4 Comments

Papua New Guinea's new Prime Minister said shortly after his election that PNG could become the 'richest black nation on Earth' within 10 years. Can it be done? Economist Maholopa Laveil considers.
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Opinion: why Papua New Guinean companies need to invest in training

17 Jun 2019 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

Michael Kingston, Chief Executive of K K Kingston, explores why companies should invest in training.
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Opinion: ‘the richest black Christian nation on earth’

30 May 2019 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

James Marape, Papua New Guinea's new Prime Minister, made his maiden address as premier to Parliament today. This is an edited transcript* of his speech, which outlined his aspirations for the country and his new government.
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Analysis: Papua New Guinea’s tax landscape could change after CGT and SME tax consultation process

13 May 2019 by Karen McEntee 3 Comments

The consultation process for the proposed Capital Gains Tax and Small Medium Enterprise Tax could change the tax landscape in Papua New Guinea. Karen McEntee, Tax Partner at KPMG, explores both proposals and what they mean for taxpayers in PNG.
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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 […]

Opinion: Papua New Guinea’s confusing budget debate

Opinion: Papua New Guinea needs more competition in telecommunications

Analysis: How the Papua LNG project should improve PNG’s financial imbalances

Opinion: five things the Marape Government can do to foster economic recovery in Papua New Guinea

Opinion: Can Papua New Guinea become the richest black nation in the world in ten years?

Opinion: why Papua New Guinean companies need to invest in training

Opinion: ‘the richest black Christian nation on earth’

Analysis: Papua New Guinea’s tax landscape could change after CGT and SME tax consultation process

Analysis: A tax on mobile phones in Papua New Guinea?

Opinion: The Blue Pacific is running out of time for action on climate change

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