Features
ICTSI sees big increase in efficiency at Papua New Guinea’s international ports
Investments in equipment and processes at Papua New Guinea’s Lae and Motukea international container terminals have delivered results. Robert Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer, ICTSI South Pacific, tells Business Advantage PNG about the changes.
New export niche delivers record revenues for PNG Forest Products
PNGFP has been producing engineered wood products in Papua New Guinea for more than 70 years, but it recently discovered a new avenue for growth, as Managing Director Tony Honey tells Business Advantage PNG.
Boom times for Port Moresby conferences and events spaces
Papua New Guinea’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector has grown rapidly over the past few years, with venues competing for business with upgrades, expansions and value adds. Business Advantage PNG looks at the current MICE landscape in the capital.
St Barbara ‘accelerates’ plans to extend Simberi mine life to 2036
The operator of PNG’s Simberi gold mine is aiming to extend the mine’s life by at least 10 years and triple annual production. In an exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, St Barbara’s CEO Andrew Strelein outlines how his company is expediting these plans, including a deal to sell a minority share in the mine to Kumul Minerals.
Papua New Guinea’s unique mine tailings opportunity
PNG’s topography and seismicity complicate the storing of waste from mine operations. But SRK Consulting’s Ian de Bruyn and Claude Prinsloo believe a new facility planned for Frieda River will be an industry-leading model for tailings management – and renewable power generation.
Latest news

Innovation PNG Awards winners announced
The winners of Papua New Guinea’s major awards for innovation were announced at a special Gala Dinner on 27 March, on the eve of the 2025 Innovation PNG Conference and Expo at the Stanley Hotel, Port Moresby.

The 2025 PNG 100 CEO Survey: the results
Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among Papua New Guinea business leaders. So, how confident are businesses in 2025?
Interviews

MRDC’s managing director lays out investment strategy
This year, Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) will mark 50 years as the manager of the benefits paid to landowners and provinces from Papua New Guinea’s resources projects. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Managing Director Augustine Mano provides an update on the flagship Star Mountain Plaza project and other investment plans.

Deloitte PNG head on how technology is driving growth in Papua New Guinea’s finance sector [video]
Herbert Maguma, Managing Partner at Deloitte PNG, speaks with Business Advantage PNG about how investments in digital channels and AI are reshaping Papua New Guinea’s financial services sector. He also goes into detail about the likely impact of a financial greylisting on the PNG economy.
Editorial

Editorial: Major businesses eye investments in regional Papua New Guinea
Interviews conducted for the annual Business Advantage PNG print magazine, to be launched in March, reveal a newfound appetite for investments outside of Papua New Guinea’s capital.
Economy/investment

2025: what can Papua New Guinea business expect from the year ahead?
LNG, forex and fuel supply remain in focus, while new listings and privatisation are on the agenda. Business Advantage PNG looks to the year ahead and considers what Papua New Guinea-focused businesses can expect in the coming 12 months.
Mining & Petroleum
Opinion and analysis

What does the 2025 PNG 100 CEO Survey tell us?
By Justin Smirk
This year’s PNG 100 CEO Survey reveals a positive shift in sentiment among Papua New Guinea business leaders, although longstanding impediments remain. Justin Smirk, Westpac Senior Economist, provides his analysis of this year’s survey results.
People moves

People moves: CPL Group, Credit Corporation
New executive director for CPL Group, new board member for Credit Corporation (PNG) Limited.
LIfestyle

Hotel review: Loloata Island Resort Papua New Guinea
Nadav Shemer Shlezinger takes a look at this tropical resort only a short drive and ferry from Port Moresby.
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Latest News

Innovation PNG Awards winners announced
28 Mar 2025 By Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment
The winners of Papua New Guinea’s major awards for innovation were announced at a special Gala Dinner on 27 March, on the eve of the 2025 Innovation PNG Conference and Expo at the Stanley Hotel, Port Moresby.

The 2025 PNG 100 CEO Survey: the results
19 Mar 2025 By Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment
Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among Papua New Guinea business leaders. So, how confident are businesses in 2025?
Features

ICTSI sees big increase in efficiency at Papua New Guinea’s international ports
24 Feb 2025 By Paul Chai
Investments in equipment and processes at Papua New Guinea’s Lae and Motukea international container terminals have delivered results. Robert Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer, ICTSI South Pacific, tells Business Advantage PNG about the changes.
Opinion

What does the 2025 PNG 100 CEO Survey tell us?
19 Mar 2025 By Justin Smirk
This year’s PNG 100 CEO Survey reveals a positive shift in sentiment among Papua New Guinea business leaders, although longstanding impediments remain. Justin Smirk, Westpac Senior Economist, provides his analysis of this year’s survey results.
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