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.

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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People moves

People moves: Treasury, Bank of Papua New Guinea, World Bank, Datec PNG, IFC and Port Moresby Nature Park

Treasurer reinstated and Bank of Papua New Guinea appoints new Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit (FASU) Director.

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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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Latest News

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.

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.

Opinion

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.