Brand poll shows that well-established companies dominate in Papua New Guinea

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A new online survey by Business Advantage PNG to identify Papua New Guinea’s most recognisable local brands suggests that there are four stand out companies. So, what makes brands ‘stick’ with consumers?

People moves: Interim Cabinet appointments, Air Niugini, Securities Commission of PNG, Maigari Limited, KPMG, Akzo Nobel (PNG), Pacific Foam Group

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O’Neill appoints new Treasurer, a new Chair of the Securities Commission, Air Niugini appoints first woman to head a subsidiary,  Ramu landowner board appointments, new partner at KPMG, a new CEO at Akzo Nobel, and a Group Operations Manager at Pacific Foam Group

Join us in Sydney: Thomas, Pesce headline outstanding line-up for 2-in-1 investment conference

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We are really excited about the program we have put together for our first investment conference in two years, which includes two heavyweight keynote speakers plus an impressive cross-section of PNG and international business leaders.

People moves: Association of South Pacific Airlines, Heli Niugini

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A new chairman for airlines association, CEO departs Heli Niugini.

In brief: National Transmission Network ready by the end of 2017, and other business stories

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Broadband network to be completed by the end the year, Oil Search concludes five-year credit agreement and ADB approves funding Highlands Highway project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Inaugural cocoa show rewards excellence in Papua New Guinea cocoa production

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Cocoa is Papua New Guinea’s third-largest agricultural export. The inaugural Cocoa of Excellence show held recently in Kokopo focused on improving the quality of cocoa production to better meet international market requirements.

In brief: Chinese companies win bid to build Ramu 2 power project, and other business stories

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Two Chinese companies to build Ramu 2 power project, 95 per cent of logs sent to China, and Lae business leaders welcome ADB loan for key roads. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Insurance Commission and Air Niugini

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Government appoints an acting Insurance Commissioner, and a departure at Air Niugini The government has appointed Raho Samuel as Acting Insurance Commissioner. *** Michael Boyacii, Executive Manager Customer Affairs, has left Air Niugini. 

In brief: Vote on revised InterOil takeover bid in February, and other business stories

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InterOil shareholders to vote on revised takeover bid by ExxonMobil in February, government debt rises in September quarter, Oil Search and Kumul Energy to evaluate proposed power projects. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Air Niugini to commence flights to Townsville in March

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National airline Air Niugini is set to commence bi-weekly flights to Townsville in the Australian state of Queensland from March 2017. The move strengthens Port Moresby’s Jacksons International Airport status as a regional aviation hub.