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The great unknown: survey suggests uncertainty the biggest threat to Papua New Guinean businesses

22 Jul 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

Over two-thirds of Papua New Guinean businesses have experienced a 'very negative' impact from the COVID-19 crisis, according to a recent survey. Uncertainty over the duration of the crisis is considered to be the greatest challenge.
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Why Papua New Guinea may never benefit from China’s Belt and Road

22 Jul 2020 by David James 1 Comment

Papua New Guinea signed up to China’s Belt and Road initiative in 2018 but this is unlikely to result in significant investment, according to Dinny McMahon, author of China's Great Wall of Debt.
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Papua New Guinea government and Barrick Gold outline competing visions for Porgera

20 Jul 2020 by Paul Chai 9 Comments

Prime Minister James Marape and Barrick Gold have offered two competing visions for the reopening of the Porgera gold mine. With the mine closed and court cases ongoing, the latter is highlighting the impact on business and the community.
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New agriculture tariffs put Papua New Guinean jobs at risk, says NBPOL CEO

20 Jul 2020 by Paul Chai 2 Comments

The timing of new tariffs affecting Papua New Guinea's agriculture sector could not come at a worse time, according to the CEO of the country's largest employer, New Britain Palm Oil.
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Papua New Guinea needs to remain investor-friendly [opinion]

15 Jul 2020 by Paul Barker Leave a Comment

Regulatory uncertainty has the potential to deter investors just when Papua New Guinea needs them most, argues Paul Barker, Executive Director of the Institute of National Affairs.
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What the International Monetary Fund is doing in Papua New Guinea

15 Jul 2020 by David James 1 Comment

With Papua New Guinea’s government debt set to rise to over 40 per cent of GDP due of the COVID-19 crisis, the International Monetary Fund's PNG Mission Chief, Scott Roger, explains how the IMF is helping the country get back on a sustainable financial course.
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Barrick initiates international proceedings over Porgera

13 Jul 2020 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

In its latest step to maintain its position as operator of the Porgera gold mine, Barrick (Niugini) is taking its dispute with Papua New Guinea to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
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Papua New Guinea heading for negative growth this year, says World Bank

13 Jul 2020 by David James 3 Comments

Presenting the latest World Bank economic update for Papua New Guinea, PNG country economist Ilyas Sarsenov says its government has responded well to the challenges of COVID-19 but hard choices lie ahead.
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Papua New Guinea needs to act now to stop gender violence [opinion]

13 Jul 2020 by Meg Taylor 3 Comments

In an open letter, Dame Meg Taylor, the Papua New Guinea-born Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, says it's time to act against gender violence in PNG.
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Ugly duckling becomes swan: Papua New Guinea retailer Brian Bell opens K30 million shopping centre

8 Jul 2020 by Paul Chai 4 Comments

Not even a pandemic could stop the new Gordons Plaza from opening. Brian Bell CEO Cameron McKellar talks to Business Advantage PNG about the challenges of launching in the times COVID-19.
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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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The great unknown: survey suggests uncertainty the biggest threat to Papua New Guinean businesses

Why Papua New Guinea may never benefit from China’s Belt and Road

Papua New Guinea government and Barrick Gold outline competing visions for Porgera

New agriculture tariffs put Papua New Guinean jobs at risk, says NBPOL CEO

Papua New Guinea needs to remain investor-friendly [opinion]

What the International Monetary Fund is doing in Papua New Guinea

Barrick initiates international proceedings over Porgera

Papua New Guinea heading for negative growth this year, says World Bank

Papua New Guinea needs to act now to stop gender violence [opinion]

Ugly duckling becomes swan: Papua New Guinea retailer Brian Bell opens K30 million shopping centre

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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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