Health products company SkinnyMe Weightloss has built a business in Papua New Guinea that boasts 10,000 members.
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SkinnyMe: how the wellness craze is helping Papua New Guinean families boost their income
18 Jan 2021 by Leave a Comment
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Work hard, adapt, dream: advice from Papua New Guinea’s SMEs
13 Jan 2021 by Leave a Comment
Despite the problems 2020 posed for many of Papua New Guinea's SMEs, some are entering 2021 with a bang. Business Advantage PNG asked them for their advice on how to thrive in tough times.
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Sir Mekere Morauta: the man and his legacy in Papua New Guinea [opinion]
13 Jan 2021 by 2 Comments
Papua New Guinea's former Prime Minister, Sir Mekere Morauta, passed away last month after a long illness. Paul Barker considers the lasting legacy of PNG's 'main reformist prime minister'.
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2020: the year in review for Papua New Guinea business
9 Dec 2020 by 1 Comment
COVID-19, Porgera and politics may have monopolised the attention of the media, but 2020 brought many other challenges, unexpected changes and triumphs for business. Here’s how Business Advantage PNG reported on this extraordinary year.
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Future of prices for Papua New Guinea’s mining exports look positive, say analysts
9 Dec 2020 by Leave a Comment
The prospects for the prices of metals Papua New Guinea exports are mostly positive, reports David James from the recent International Mining and Resources Conference.
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PACER Plus: catching the pace on Pacific Free Trade [analysis]
9 Dec 2020 by 1 Comment
The PACER Plus free trade agreement commences on 13 December 2020, revolutionising trade across the Pacific (although not Papua New Guinea yet). Additional countries are set to join the agreement in the coming months.
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Kina Bank buys Westpac’s Pacific assets in billion kina deal
7 Dec 2020 by 6 Comments
Kina Bank has consolidated its position as Papua New Guinea's second largest bank, and also taken a first step towards becoming a regional bank, by acquiring the assets of Westpac in Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
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More than taxis: ODESH aims to create a new market for on-demand services in Papua New Guinea
7 Dec 2020 by 1 Comment
Finding a safe and reliable taxi service in Port Moresby can be an issue, but entrepreneur Isaac Jipsy has developed ODESH, an online solution that is changing the way taxi services operate in Papua New Guinea's capital.
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The right strategy is key to the success of any Papua New Guinea organisation [analysis]
7 Dec 2020 by 1 Comment
Most successful organisations have one thing in common: a clear strategy plan. Wayne Osterberg, Director, Advisory Services at KPMG Papua New Guinea, shares with us his tips for defining and implementing a strategy plan for any organisation.
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JMP Securities sees big growth opportunities for investment products in Papua New Guinea
2 Dec 2020 by 3 Comments
JMP Securities has acquired Bank South Pacific’s stockbroking business in Papua New Guinea. Co-founder and Managing Director Lars Mortensen tells Business Advantage PNG he sees great opportunity for growth.
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