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To build or not to build: multibillion dollar Chinese project highlights Western Province’s dilemmas

15 Feb 2021 by David James 18 Comments

Reports that a Chinese company has put forward a multibillion dollar plan to develop several areas in Western Province have highlighted the lack of investment in one of Papua New Guinea's most neglected provinces.
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Total SA and Papua New Guinea sign key agreement for Papua LNG to move forward

12 Feb 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

The long-awaited signing of the Fiscal Stability Agreement between the Papua New Guinea government and Total SA has been announced. It opens to the way for the project to go forward.
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Nothing to fear: Kina Bank’s executive dismisses claims of ‘duopoly’ in Papua New Guinea

10 Feb 2021 by David James 5 Comments

Kina Bank will adopt a ‘multi-brand’ strategy after acquiring Westpac PNG, according to Lesieli Taviri, Executive General Manager for Banking. She believes fears about a duopoly are unfounded.
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Wafi-Golpu JV explains its deep sea waste disposal plan

9 Feb 2021 by David James 4 Comments

The Wafi-Golpu Joint Venture has released new information on its proposed DSTP method of tailings disposal for the planned Wafi-Golpu mine in Papua New Guinea. The move is designed to allay environmental concerns, including those expressed by Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu.
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Papua New Guinea attracts more enquiries from foreign investors despite COVID-19 crisis

8 Feb 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

The Investment Promotion Authority has released data on foreign investment trends in 2020 that show the sector of most interest was agriculture. Despite the impact of COVID-19 there was significant investor interest.
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Foreign exchange the ‘number one’ concern for Papua New Guinea business, says Chamber head

8 Feb 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Rio Fiocco, outlines the numerous challenges facing business in Papua New Guinea as 2021 gets under way.
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What is the population of Papua New Guinea? [analysis]

8 Feb 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

It is estimated that between eight and nine million people live in Papua New Guinea, but no one knows for sure. Honorary Associate Professors Mike Bourke and Bryant Allen from the Australian National University explain why PNG's census was a failure and what can be done to avoid another potential flop this year.
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Smart young things: Papua New Guinea’s brightest minds at work [part 1]

4 Feb 2021 by Sylvia Pascoe Leave a Comment

Young Papua New Guinean entrepreneurs are helping to reactivate the country's economy with new ideas and thriving projects. In this two-part special, meet some rising stars who are setting the pace for a reinvigorated innovation nation.
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Total expected ‘shortly’ in Papua New Guinea to advance Papua LNG, says Kumul Petroleum MD

3 Feb 2021 by David James 4 Comments

The signing of a fiscal stability agreement between Papua New Guinea and French oil major Total looks set to trigger the FEED phase of the multi-billion dollar Papua LNG project. Wapu Sonk, Managing Director of national oil company Kumul Petroleum, tells Business Advantage PNG the signing is expected within the next two weeks.
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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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To build or not to build: multibillion dollar Chinese project highlights Western Province’s dilemmas

Total SA and Papua New Guinea sign key agreement for Papua LNG to move forward

Nothing to fear: Kina Bank’s executive dismisses claims of ‘duopoly’ in Papua New Guinea

Wafi-Golpu JV explains its deep sea waste disposal plan

Papua New Guinea attracts more enquiries from foreign investors despite COVID-19 crisis

Foreign exchange the ‘number one’ concern for Papua New Guinea business, says Chamber head

What is the population of Papua New Guinea? [analysis]

Smart young things: Papua New Guinea’s brightest minds at work [part 1]

Total expected ‘shortly’ in Papua New Guinea to advance Papua LNG, says Kumul Petroleum MD

Departing PNG Power Chairman calls for commitment to reform

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