The relationship between Japan and Papua New Guinea has developed to the point where this year—thanks to liquefied natural gas—Japan is expected to be PNG’s largest export destination this year. Business Advantage PNG asks Katsuo Yamashita, the Chairman of the Japan PNG Association, about the growing links between the two countries.
Six questions for: Katsuo Yamashita, Chairman, Japan Papua New Guinea Association
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People moves: Air Niugini, PNG Power, Petroleum and Energy Dept
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Air Niugini’s new Operations Manager in Solomon Islands, Cabinet to appoint a new Chairman of PNG Power, a new Acting Secretary for Petroleum and Energy
In brief: New Public Enterprises Minister to review state-owned enterprises prior to privatisation, and other business stories
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Duma to review SOEs before privatisation process, Santos reported to be selling PNG LNG stake, KCH receives study on proposed 1800MW hydro dam. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Papua New Guinea government suspends vegetable import ban, and other business stories
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Ban imported vegetables suspended for three months, Mainland CEO calls for tougher bio security measures, and Oil Search confident, despite low oil prices. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: O’Neill says Papua New Guinea government has no interest in owning Panguna mine, and other business stories
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O’Neill not interested in buying Rio Tinto’s 53% of Bougainville Copper Limited, central bank governor warns government to restrain spending, and kina falls against most currencies in September quarter. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Papua New Guinea to issue visas on arrival from next year for Australian tourists, but not business people, and other business stories
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Visas on arrival to be available for Australian tourists, Morobe Governor to suspend trading licences for shops using street vendors, and corruption cases net K25 million for government coffers. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: Deloitte Papua New Guinea, Association of South Pacific Airlines
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Senior appointments at Deloitte PNG, a new Chair of the Association of South Pacific Airlines
How Papua New Guinea business is supporting the Pacific Games
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This weekend, the Pacific Games commences in Port Moresby, attracting some 4000 athletes from across the Pacific, with events televised in each of the 24 participating countries. How has Papua New Guinea business made the most of the opportunity? Business Advantage PNG investigates.
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