Air Niugini is looking to expand its services to other Melanesian countries from 2015, and possibly China in coming years. The plans follow the launch of its new low-cost domestic subsidiary, Link PNG, which has implications for other state-owned enterprises.
Launch of Link PNG marks start of expansion plans for Papua New Guinea’s national carrier
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Air Niugini adapts to changing aviation industry by launching domestic subsidiary
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National carrier Air Niugini is aiming to deliver more choice for Papua New Guinean travellers through the establishment of Link PNG, a new low-cost domestic subsidiary.
In brief: Share restructuring and recapitalisation at Airlines PNG, and other business stories
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Share buyback and recapitalisation at Airlines PNG, lucrative tuna deal signed with United States, and Digicel in talks over buying shares in EMTV. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
High interest rates a hurdle for investors, says Nambawan Super, and other business stories
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Call for government to lower interest rates, inflation rises and Air Niugini reduces fuel surcharge. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Air Niugini and PNG Ports for partial sale: Papua New Guinea zeros in on its state-owned enterprises
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First Air Niugini, then PNG Power … then PNG Ports and the National Airports Corporation? The Papua New Guinea government is embarking on a grand plan to reinvigorate state-owned enterprises. But privatisation is not the only option to ensure SOEs function as viable entities.
Raft of privatisations to come says Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill
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The partial privatisation of Air Niugini will be the first in a series of privatisations. Opening the 2014 Papua New Guinea Advantage Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Port Moresby this week, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said removing government ownership will reduce waste, inefficiencies and corruption.
Program firms up for Papua New Guinea Advantage Summit
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September’s Papua New Guinea Advantage Investment and Infrastructure Summit looks like being the largest ever, with delegate registrations up and a very strong roster of high profile speakers, say organisers.
In brief: Ratings agency warning on debt and other business news
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Moody’s warns debt could prompt downgrade, tax review committee considers capital gains tax and an EU warning to curb illegal fishing in PNG. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: Water PNG, World Bank, Mayur Resources, Air Niugini
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A new Chief Operating officer at Water PNG, a new Country Manager for the World Bank and a new Managing Director for Mayur Resources
In brief: First LNG shipment on board ship this week and other business stories
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First LNG cargo loaded this week, O’Neill announces inquiry into asset sales by PNGSDP, and more room for mobile phone operators, says NICTA. Your weekly digest of the week’s top business stories.
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