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Seven questions for Dulciana Somare-Brash, Public Policy and Political Advisor in Papua New Guinea

1 Feb 2021 by Leanne Jorari 3 Comments

Dulciana Somare-Brash is a Political Advisor to the PNG Ministry of National Planning and Monitoring and the United Labor Party. If her maiden name sounds familiar, that is because she is the daughter of Papua New Guinea’s founding father, Michael Somare, and Lady Veronica Somare.
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COVID silver linings: Bank of Papua New Guinea releases economic bulletin and not all is bad news

1 Feb 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

The Bank of Papua New Guinea has released its Quarterly Economic Bulletin for the March and June 2020 Quarters. It shows that the economy and government finances came under great pressure because of the COVID-19 lockdowns, but that the impact was uneven.
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Kina readies fund to help Papua New Guinea’s SMEs unlock their potential

28 Jan 2021 by David James 7 Comments

Kina Bank’s Chief Executive and Managing Director Greg Pawson is expecting to start the SME Capital Fund this year, which will offer PNG businesses a new way of raising money. He tells Business Advantage PNG it should help business expand.
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Papua New Guinea’s informal economy in development [analysis]

27 Jan 2021 by Devpolicy Blog Leave a Comment

How did the informal economy developed in Papua New Guinea? John David Conroy, Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University’s Crawford School, explores informality in PNG and its repercussions.
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Room to grow: President of Lae Chamber of Commerce sees opportunities but investment and education are essential

27 Jan 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

John Byrne, President of the Lae Chamber of Commerce, tells Business Advantage PNG that, although there is an underlying level of confidence in PNG's second city, infrastructure projects and investment are urgently needed.
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Joint consultations on the future of Bougainville trigger speculation on the future of Panguna mine

27 Jan 2021 by David James 3 Comments

A joint communique issued earlier this month by Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape and new Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has committed them to moderated 'joint consultations' over the autonomous region's desired independence. It has again brought focus on the future of the island's massive Panguna copper and gold mine.
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Diversify and conquer: what the future holds for Credit Corp in Papua New Guinea

22 Jan 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

Peter Aitsi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Credit Corporation PNG, says the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on operations. He tells Business Advantage PNG that the company is moving to a more agile digital platform and diversifying its product range.
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New lender Savi Moni aims to offer a smart solution for staff loans

22 Jan 2021 by David James 15 Comments

A new lender, Savi Moni, is entering Papua New Guinea's financial services market. Founder and Managing Director Nick Keane tells Business Advantage PNG that the aim is to minimise the burden on employers, provide affordable and responsible loans, and promote financial wellbeing.
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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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Seven questions for Dulciana Somare-Brash, Public Policy and Political Advisor in Papua New Guinea

COVID silver linings: Bank of Papua New Guinea releases economic bulletin and not all is bad news

Kina readies fund to help Papua New Guinea’s SMEs unlock their potential

Papua New Guinea’s informal economy in development [analysis]

Room to grow: President of Lae Chamber of Commerce sees opportunities but investment and education are essential

Joint consultations on the future of Bougainville trigger speculation on the future of Panguna mine

Diversify and conquer: what the future holds for Credit Corp in Papua New Guinea

New lender Savi Moni aims to offer a smart solution for staff loans

‘One city, one people, one future’: Port Moresby’s vision for 2030

COVID-19 hit to Papua New Guinea’s economy is giving rise to ‘new poor’, says World Bank

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Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

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