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Opinion: Reversing rural decline in Papua New Guinea

16 Jun 2023 by Andrew Anton Mako Leave a Comment

Economist and lecturer Andrew Anton Mako, who left his own rural community at the age of 13 in search of an education, outlines what is needed to reverse the decline of many of Papua New Guinea's rural communities.
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PET project: Coca-Cola expands its footprint in Papua New Guinea

9 Jun 2023 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

In spite of softer market conditions, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners continues to invest in PNG committing K80 million to the construction of a new bottle manufacturing plant in Lae.
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Local companies encouraged to step-up for early works contracts on Papua LNG

7 Jun 2023 by Mark Story 2 Comments

A commitment by TotalEnergies, operator of the Papua LNG Project, to provide the PNG government with a National Content Plan in September, will ensure PNG businesses receive their fair share of preparatory early works contracts, which will be awarded this month.
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Pacific Games to fast-track Solomon Islands’ economic recovery

31 May 2023 by Dev Nadkarni Leave a Comment

The Solomon Islands is on track to receive a major economic boost in the run up to the Pacific Games being hosted in the country in November and December this year.
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Seven questions for Rupert Bray, Managing Director at Steamships

30 May 2023 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

PNGX-listed Steamships Trading Company, which owns businesses across logistics, property and hospitality, last year achieved impressive 12 per cent revenue growth. Business Advantage PNG recently caught up with its Managing Director Rupert Bray to learn about its ambitious plans to grow further.
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Airways Hotel has new food offerings and flexible rates on radar

25 May 2023 by Mark Story Leave a Comment

In addition to the ongoing refresh of its inventory, recently appointed General Manager Robert O’Brien also plans to revitalise the dining experience for guests with some exciting new dining experiences planned for later this year.
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Mega miner: Newcrest Mining finally agrees to tie the knot with Newmont

24 May 2023 by Mark Story 1 Comment

There’s every likelihood that a takeover of Newcrest Mining by Newmont Corporation will be completed by the end of this year. But how will this affect Newcrest’s Papua New Guinea-based assets – the Lihir gold mine and the Wafi-Golpu project?
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Opinion: reforms and new responsibilities at the Bank of Papua New Guinea

22 May 2023 by David Toua Leave a Comment

The Bank of Papua New Guinea, the country's central bank, is undergoing notable changes. Its Chairman, David Toua, comments on what's behind the changes, the challenges faced by the bank and the road ahead for foreign exchange.
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Credit Corp PNG CEO explains why the company is on the cusp of a major transformation

17 May 2023 by Mark Story 1 Comment

CEO Danny Robinson walks Business Advantage PNG through plans to become a niche commercial bank after the [bank] regulator recently fast-tracked the finance company’s application for a full banking licence in Papua New Guinea.
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Green shoots emerge for Papua New Guinea’s tourism sector

16 May 2023 by Robert Upe Leave a Comment

While Papua New Guinea's tourism sector is still rebounding from COVID-19, a new strategy for the sector, plus key infrastructure investments, looks set to support future growth.
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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 […]

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Opinion: Reversing rural decline in Papua New Guinea

PET project: Coca-Cola expands its footprint in Papua New Guinea

Local companies encouraged to step-up for early works contracts on Papua LNG

Pacific Games to fast-track Solomon Islands’ economic recovery

Seven questions for Rupert Bray, Managing Director at Steamships

Airways Hotel has new food offerings and flexible rates on radar

Mega miner: Newcrest Mining finally agrees to tie the knot with Newmont

Opinion: reforms and new responsibilities at the Bank of Papua New Guinea

Credit Corp PNG CEO explains why the company is on the cusp of a major transformation

Green shoots emerge for Papua New Guinea’s tourism sector

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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

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

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