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Papua New Guinea cashing in on higher coffee prices
All-time high coffee prices are bringing benefits to Papua New Guinean coffee growers and exporters, but also some challenges, as business leaders in the sector tell Business Advantage PNG.
Is Papua New Guinea’s forex crisis finally drawing to an end?
Papua New Guinea’s major banks tell Business Advantage PNG they are now seeing a dramatic fall in foreign exchange backlogs. What’s driving this improved forex availability – and is a permanent solution to this critical business impediment at hand?
Interviews
Five questions with economist Chris Richardson, keynote speaker at the 2025 PNG Investment Conference
With tariffs, military conflict and geopolitics at play, it’s already been an extraordinary year for the global economy. We speak with eminent economist Chris Richardson, who will be keynote speaker at this year’s PNG Investment Conference in August, for his views on what it all means for business.
Kina Bank CEO’s six keys to digital innovation
Ivan Vidovich, recently-appointed CEO of Kina Bank, speaks about the financial institution’s digital innovation strategy at the recent Innovation PNG 2025 conference in Port Moresby.
Editorial
Editorial: Mergers and acquisitions activity in Papua New Guinea set to increase
Papua New Guinea’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission is set for a busy few months, as the country looks set for a higher-than-usual level of mergers-and-acquisitions activity. Beyond M&A, there are other developments for investors to look forward to as well.
Economy/investment
Papua New Guinea visitor spending on the rise
Recent data indicates visitors to Papua New Guinea are spending more than previously, as key hoteliers in Port Moresby embark on major renovation and expansion plans.
Opinion and analysis
What steps does Papua New Guinea need to take to avoid greylisting?
At this stage, it appears that Papua New Guinea will likely be greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force in early 2026. Zanie Theron, Partner-in-Charge of KPMG’s South Pacific practice, shares what PNG has done so far on greylisting, and the steps the country still must take to address this very serious risk.
People moves
People Moves: BSP Financial Group, Nambawan Super, PNGEITI, Twinza, PNG NRL Board, Harmony Gold
New Senior Manager Workforce Planning at BSP, new Chairman at Nambawan Super, new Executive Director of the Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI), new CEO for Twinza, Board for the NRL franchise announced, and more.
LIfestyle
Cafe review: Host, Port Moresby
Robert Hamilton-Jones looks at a Port Moresby all-day cafe hidden within the Hilton Residences.
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Latest News
Papua New Guinea cashing in on higher coffee prices
All-time high coffee prices are bringing benefits to Papua New Guinean coffee growers and exporters, but also some challenges, as business leaders in the sector tell Business Advantage PNG.
Is Papua New Guinea’s forex crisis finally drawing to an end?
Papua New Guinea’s major banks tell Business Advantage PNG they are now seeing a dramatic fall in foreign exchange backlogs. What’s driving this improved forex availability – and is a permanent solution to this critical business impediment at hand?
Features
Mobile wallets making moves in Papua New Guinea
As more institutions are considering ways to connect to the unbanked population of Papua New Guinea, mobile wallets are emerging as a potential game changer for the sector. Charlotte Armstrong examines the key players in PNG’s mobile money market.
Opinion
What steps does Papua New Guinea need to take to avoid greylisting?
At this stage, it appears that Papua New Guinea will likely be greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force in early 2026. Zanie Theron, Partner-in-Charge of KPMG’s South Pacific practice, shares what PNG has done so far on greylisting, and the steps the country still must take to address this very serious risk.
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