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Greylisting: what it could mean for Papua New Guinea’s banks and their customers
Late in 2024, a 226-page report by the global Financial Action Task Force was quietly published online that may, according to the experts, have a significant impact on Papua New Guinea’s banking and finance system. Business Advantage PNG takes a closer look.
Five things we learnt at Papua New Guinea Investment Week in Sydney
The Business Advantage PNG editorial team was among the delegates at the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Week (formerly the Papua New Guinea Resources & Energy Investment Conference) in Sydney, held from December 8-11. Here are our top five takeaways from the event.
Interviews
New Digicel PNG CEO on growth plans for Papua New Guinea’s largest telco
Tarik Boudiaf became CEO of Digicel PNG in July 2024, crossing over from an executive position within the African market. In this interview with Business Advantage PNG, he shares how Digicel plans to serve business customers, and his thoughts on PNG’s regulatory environment and potential competition from Starlink.
TISA Group CEO on growth plans for newly licenced bank
The Teachers Savings and Loan Society (TISA) was granted a commercial banking licence by the Bank of Papua New Guinea in 2024. TISA Group CEO Michael Koisen shares the new bank’s growth plans in an exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG.
Editorial
Editorial: How is business confidence in Papua New Guinea leading into 2025?
The past year has been a challenging one for Papua New Guinea’s major businesses but, as we are learning from our own conversations with them, they are nevertheless proving remarkably resilient. Now, all eyes are again focused on the next wave of resources investments.
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.
Opinion and analysis
Analysis: Mobile internet prices remained stable in Papua New Guinea in 2024
Mobile internet prices were stable in PNG in 2024, with the country’s three mobile network operators making only minor changes to some offerings, according to the latest data analysis from a team of Australian and Papua New Guinean researchers who monitor the market.
People moves
People moves: BSP, Pacific Trade Invest Australia, K92 Mining
New CFO for BSP, new Trade Commissioner for Pacific Trade Invest Australia, key management changes for K92 Mining.
LIfestyle
Airileke: A new album, activism and the unique sounds of Papua New Guinea
A PNG-Australian music powerhouse blends new styles with traditional instruments and powerful social themes, writes Belinda Jackson.
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Latest News
Greylisting: what it could mean for Papua New Guinea’s banks and their customers
Late in 2024, a 226-page report by the global Financial Action Task Force was quietly published online that may, according to the experts, have a significant impact on Papua New Guinea’s banking and finance system. Business Advantage PNG takes a closer look.
Five things we learnt at Papua New Guinea Investment Week in Sydney
The Business Advantage PNG editorial team was among the delegates at the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Week (formerly the Papua New Guinea Resources & Energy Investment Conference) in Sydney, held from December 8-11. Here are our top five takeaways from the event.
Features
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.
Opinion
Analysis: Mobile internet prices remained stable in Papua New Guinea in 2024
Mobile internet prices were stable in PNG in 2024, with the country’s three mobile network operators making only minor changes to some offerings, according to the latest data analysis from a team of Australian and Papua New Guinean researchers who monitor the market.
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