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In brief: BSP proposed ASX listing postponed, and other business stories

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Bank South Pacific postpones its proposed listing on the ASX, Asian Development Bank Director predicts growth to rise in 2018, and K20 million to help fight coffee borer. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Foreign currency issues continue to cause problems, and other business stories

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Foreign currency issues continue to cause problems, profit announcements for Nambawan Super and Bank South Pacific and InterOil acquisition finalised. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

‘Roller coaster ride’ is forcing gas players to aggressively pursue efficiencies says President of PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Gerea Aopi

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Large scale gas projects suit multi-operators, says Gerea Aopi, President of the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum. He tells Business Advantage PNG that this allows operators in Papua New Guinea to spread the fixed costs, which is one way that the industry is looking for productivity improvements.

Coastal shipping bottoming out, says Bismark CEO Jamie Sharp

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The downturn in the Papua New Guinea economy has put pressure on the shipping sector. But Jamie Sharp, Chief Executive of coastal shipping company Bismark Maritime tells Business Advantage International that the market is flattening out.

In brief: BSP in joint venture with Kumul to expand insurance subsidiary, and other business stories

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A new insurance joint venture, an ultimatum on corned beef trade ban, plans to limit rice imports. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: InterOil sale may raise competition issues and other business stories

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Competition Commission concerned about possible monopoly in gas sector, O’Neill to issue statement on government shareholding in BCL and ANZ Bank CEO says there may be a need for a Supplementary Budget. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: ExxonMobil reported to be second bidder for InterOil, and other business stories

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ExxonMobil reportedly behind rival bid to Oil Search for InterOil, claims Momis may sue Rio Tinto for Panguna damages and cruise liner tourism could see 5-fold growth by 2017. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Inflation expected to be 6 per cent, UNDP claims ‘timely’ expenditure reporting and POMSoX trading down 43 per cent

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In brief: Inflation expected to hit 6 per cent, UNDP claims ‘timely’ expenditure reporting and POMSoX trading down 43 per cent

In brief: Bank of PNG pursuing foreign exchange options and other business stories

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Bank of Papua New Guinea negotiating with ‘partners’ about foreign exchange, Oil Search to address competition issues and Travel Air to resume operations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Opinion: A fix to PNG’s kina and forex woes

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The Bank of Papua New Guinea and the International Monetary Fund believe continued depreciation of the kina is the way to alleviate the country’s ongoing foreign exchange shortages. ANZ economists Kishti Sen and Tom Kenny argue there are better alternatives.