Features
Could flexible work for parents boost Papua New Guinea firms’ productivity?
Papua New Guinea businesses lose 14 workdays per employee each year to childcare responsibilities, according to a new study by the International Finance Corporation and PNG Business Coalition for Women. But employers have the power to solve this problem, the two leads of the landmark report tell Business Advantage PNG.
Air Niugini renews relationship with Airbus with fleet overhaul underway
Air Niugini’s next generation of planes will deliver a raft of benefits, including increased passenger comfort. Roderick Eime profiles the new A220 aircraft that will be introduced into service from 2025.
Back to the future: Hornibrook Construction eyes a return to property development
Benefitting from increased business activity in Papua New Guinea’s mining sector, Lae-based construction company Hornibrook NGI is looking to further diversify into property development. Business Advantage PNG speaks to Managing Director Matthew Lewis to learn more.
As January 10 recovery payments begin, Port Moresby businesses confront the consequences
Government funds to cover debris removal and business recovery have this week started to flow to businesses affected by the January 10 riots in Port Moresby. With funds for actual rebuilding still to be finalised, we talk to business leaders about the longer term consequences.
Breaking new ground: Tuhava Town shows the way for land use in Papua New Guinea
The ambitious housing development from Rhodes PNG Limited is a “first of its kind” land-use model that aims to deliver affordable housing to the country’s rising middle class.
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As January 10 recovery payments begin, Port Moresby businesses confront the consequences
Government funds to cover debris removal and business recovery have this week started to flow to businesses affected by the January 10 riots in Port Moresby. With funds for actual rebuilding still to be finalised, we talk to business leaders about the longer term consequences.
Twinza Chair: Pasca A deal sets up ‘strategic alliance’ with MRDC
Last month, Twinza and Mineral Resources Development Corporation signed agreements which will see MRDC acquire a major stake in Pasca A, Papua New Guinea’s first offshore gas project. Twinza Executive Chairman Stephen Quantrill tells Business Advantage PNG the deal also paves the way for further cooperation.
Interviews
Papua New Guinea’s ‘engine room’ seeing new investment, says Lae Chamber president
In spite of the challenges, Papua New Guinea’s second city, Lae, is experienced some significant new investments. Business Advantage PNG sits down with John Byrne, President of the Lae Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the state of play in the country’s “engine room”.
Economy/investment
Could flexible work for parents boost Papua New Guinea firms’ productivity?
Papua New Guinea businesses lose 14 workdays per employee each year to childcare responsibilities, according to a new study by the International Finance Corporation and PNG Business Coalition for Women. But employers have the power to solve this problem, the two leads of the landmark report tell Business Advantage PNG.
Mining & Petroleum
Opinion and analysis
Opinion: How Papua New Guinea can cash in on coffee
The Papua New Guinea Highlands has the potential to see a lucrative coffee boom if only it can weather key production and price issues, argue the International Food Policy Research Institute’s Rishabh Mukerjee and colleagues.
People moves
People moves: Hardware Haus Ltd, Steamships, PNG Cabinet
New CEO for Hardware Haus Ltd, succession move at Steamships, and government ministerial appointments
LIfestyle
Hotel Review: In Wewak Boutique Hotel
Lemach Lavari looks inside the premium In Wewak Boutique Hotel located in East Sepik Province.
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As January 10 recovery payments begin, Port Moresby businesses confront the consequences
2 Jul 2024 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger Leave a Comment
Government funds to cover debris removal and business recovery have this week started to flow to businesses affected by the January 10 riots in Port Moresby. With funds for actual rebuilding still to be finalised, we talk to business leaders about the longer term consequences.
Twinza Chair: Pasca A deal sets up ‘strategic alliance’ with MRDC
18 Jun 2024 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger Leave a Comment
Last month, Twinza and Mineral Resources Development Corporation signed agreements which will see MRDC acquire a major stake in Pasca A, Papua New Guinea’s first offshore gas project. Twinza Executive Chairman Stephen Quantrill tells Business Advantage PNG the deal also paves the way for further cooperation.
Features
Could flexible work for parents boost Papua New Guinea firms’ productivity?
16 Jul 2024 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger
Papua New Guinea businesses lose 14 workdays per employee each year to childcare responsibilities, according to a new study by the International Finance Corporation and PNG Business Coalition for Women. But employers have the power to solve this problem, the two leads of the landmark report tell Business Advantage PNG.
Air Niugini renews relationship with Airbus with fleet overhaul underway
15 Jul 2024 By Roderick Eime
Back to the future: Hornibrook Construction eyes a return to property development
9 Jul 2024 By Paul Chai
Opinion
Opinion: How Papua New Guinea can cash in on coffee
15 Jul 2024 By Devpolicy Blog
The Papua New Guinea Highlands has the potential to see a lucrative coffee boom if only it can weather key production and price issues, argue the International Food Policy Research Institute’s Rishabh Mukerjee and colleagues.
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