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Geopolitical tensions leading to increased donor investment in Papua New Guinea and Pacific: Lowy Institute

4 Nov 2024 by Nadav Shemer Shlezinger 2 Comments

Pacific countries like Papua New Guinea are increasingly becoming critical grounds for geopolitical competition, leading to higher investment from international partners, particularly in infrastructure, according to the Lowy Institute's Dr Meg Keen and colleagues.
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Fiji’s economic return partly due to ‘government that listens to the private sector’

19 Sep 2023 by Dev Nadkarni 4 Comments

Fiji’s post-pandemic recovery has been nothing short of impressive, built on its rebounding tourism sector and a new, investor-friendly government. Business Advantage PNG takes a closer look.
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Increased trade between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia set to be a focus

25 Jul 2023 by Mark Story Leave a Comment

The recent visit by Indonesian President Joko Widodo to Papua New Guinea is a sign of increased interest in boosting the trade relationship with PNG’s closest neighbour. Business Advantage PNG examines the business case.
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Pacific Games to fast-track Solomon Islands’ economic recovery

31 May 2023 by Dev Nadkarni Leave a Comment

The Solomon Islands is on track to receive a major economic boost in the run up to the Pacific Games being hosted in the country in November and December this year.
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Queensland launches new Pacific Trade Strategy

23 Nov 2022 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Last week, Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick visited Papua New Guinea to launch the Australian state’s new Pacific Trade Strategy. Business Advantage PNG caught up with him for an exclusive chat.
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Opportunities for business in reopened Fiji and Solomon Islands

9 Nov 2022 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

With key Pacific economies such as Fiji and the Solomon Islands now opened up after COVID, what opportunities do they offer Papua New Guinea-based businesses, and what are the keys to success? Some experts provide their insights.
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Worth the risk: how Papua New Guinea could do more business with China

27 Sep 2022 by Paul Chai Leave a Comment

China remains Papua New Guinea's second largest source of imports and third-largest export market. Fresh from over three years in Beijing, Austrade's new Deputy CEO considers the prospects for doing more business with China.
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Smiles in Suva: the 51st Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting (analysis)

20 Jul 2022 by Devpolicy Blog Leave a Comment

The Pacific Island Forum (PIF) was held last week in Suva. New faces, more journalist and the launch of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent spell the success of this meeting. Dr Tess Newton Cain and journalist Stefan Armbruster analyse the meeting and what it could mean for the future of the region.
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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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Geopolitical tensions leading to increased donor investment in Papua New Guinea and Pacific: Lowy Institute

Fiji’s economic return partly due to ‘government that listens to the private sector’

Increased trade between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia set to be a focus

Pacific Games to fast-track Solomon Islands’ economic recovery

Queensland launches new Pacific Trade Strategy

Opportunities for business in reopened Fiji and Solomon Islands

Worth the risk: how Papua New Guinea could do more business with China

Smiles in Suva: the 51st Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting (analysis)

What can Papua New Guinea expect from Australia’s new government?

Finance and trade: Samoa’s first female Prime Minister on the future of investment

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