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Landowner company Anitua’s new expansion strategy

30 Jun 2021 by David James 2 Comments

Diversified landowner company Anitua is on the comeback trail, according to Chief Executive Patrick Doekes. He tells Business Advantage PNG the Papua New Guinean landowner company is looking to streamline operations and expand its product offerings.
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‘Thousand Tribes’ campaign boosts global sales for Papua New Guinean artisans

28 Jun 2021 by Carmel Pilotti Leave a Comment

New life is being breathed into Papua New Guinean art and craft with local artisans selling their work worldwide, thanks to a campaign called Thousand Tribes.
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Waking up the giant: how banks can help unlock the potential of Papua New Guinea’s SMEs

23 Jun 2021 by Gabriella Munoz 5 Comments

Small and medium-sized businesses have the capacity to create jobs and propel Papua New Guinea’s economy, but how can this best be achieved? Business Advantage PNG looks at how banks are supporting the sector.
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It’s all in the bag: a new way to drink Papua New Guinea coffee

23 Jun 2021 by Leanne Jorari Leave a Comment

For coffee lover and entrepreneur Georgina Benson it's is all about flavour and quality – so she is introducing to Papua New Guinea a new way to prepare and enjoy local coffee.
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Australian defence spending in Papua New Guinea to provide business opportunities

23 Jun 2021 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

The imminent upgrade of defence facilities on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island should provide significant opportunities for local business and labour, according to Australia's Department of Defence. But the selection requirements are likely to be demanding.
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Gradual devaluation of Papua New Guinea’s currency would be ‘helpful’, says banker

9 Jun 2021 by David James 7 Comments

Papua New Guinea's currency, the kina, has been steady this year after weakening against a number of major currencies in late 2020. Should it be devalued further? We asked Jonathan Prince, Treasurer at Westpac PNG, to consider the consequences.
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Shake-up of the Papua New Guinea electricity supply industry

8 Jun 2021 by Vaughan Mills Leave a Comment

Recent changes to the National Energy Authority Act 2020 and the Electricity Industry (Amendment) Act 2020 introduce new requirements for electricity projects and change the way the sector operates. Vaughan Mills, Lisa Kudada and Andrea Moffatt from the independent law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth, explain the changes.
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Ramu nickel mine production rises

2 Jun 2021 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

The Ramu nickel mine in Papua New Guinea's Madang province had strong first quarter production, according to Nickel 28, the junior partner in the joint venture.
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Fitch warns of potential political ‘flashpoints’ in Papua New Guinea but notes boosted confidence

2 Jun 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Recent developments in the Papua New Guinea's resources sector should boost confidence, according to international ratings agency Fitch Solutions. Its latest outlook on the country, however, warns of 'policy uncertainty and ongoing risks to social stability'.
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Working cooperatively the key to improve Papua New Guinea’s cocoa exports

31 May 2021 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

Getting produce to market is one of the biggest constraints on Papua New Guinea's cocoa industry, according to the Chief Operating Officer of leading cocoa exporter, NGIP Agmark. Steven Nightingale says his company is developing a model that is helping to improve the situation.
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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 […]

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Landowner company Anitua’s new expansion strategy

‘Thousand Tribes’ campaign boosts global sales for Papua New Guinean artisans

Waking up the giant: how banks can help unlock the potential of Papua New Guinea’s SMEs

It’s all in the bag: a new way to drink Papua New Guinea coffee

Australian defence spending in Papua New Guinea to provide business opportunities

Gradual devaluation of Papua New Guinea’s currency would be ‘helpful’, says banker

Shake-up of the Papua New Guinea electricity supply industry

Ramu nickel mine production rises

Fitch warns of potential political ‘flashpoints’ in Papua New Guinea but notes boosted confidence

Working cooperatively the key to improve Papua New Guinea’s cocoa exports

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