The Managing Director of ANZ Papua New Guinea, Mark Baker, has said the foreign exchange restrictions are not likely to ease until a major new resources investment comes in. But in the interim he believes the Government is connecting well with business.
Foreign exchange restrictions will not ease in Papua New Guinea until new investment flows come, says ANZ MD
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ANZ economist claims Papua New Guinea on verge of boom
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Papua New Guinea is on the verge of a resources boom, according to Kishti Sen, International Economist for the ANZ Banking Group. He told the recent Australia–Papua New Guinea Business Forum that the challenge is to manage the economic cycles.
In brief: Papua New Guinea to issue Eurobond later this year, and other business stories
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A US$500 million Eurobond to be issued later this year, Government owes US$88 million to local businesses and February earthquake bill to cost five percent of government expenditure. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Papua New Guinea on the cusp of a ‘super cycle’ in mining investment, says the ANZ, and other business stories
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Papua New Guinea economy on the cusp of a mining boom, kina’s fair value ‘around US 23-25 cents’, and niche tourism could nearly triple tourism numbers in 10 years. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Commodity cycle turning up, says ANZ economist
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The long commodity bear market is coming to an end, according to Richard Yetsenga, Chief Economist for the ANZ Banking Group. He also observes that, in a world growing more sceptical about globalisation, there is growing competition for foreign direct investment.
In brief: Leading banker calls for more foreign exchange injection, and other business stories
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BSP wants another US$100-200m foreign exchange injection, Air Niugini expects local business benefits from Rugby League games, and gold refinery to expand. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: More than just a Supplementary Budget needed says UN Country Manager, and other business stories
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Roy Trivedy says Supplementary Budget is essential but not enough, Telikom and bmobile merger approved, visas for SME workers on hold.
In brief: Frieda River partners go into arbitration, and other business stories
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Frieda River partners seek arbitration to resolve dispute, Livestock Development Corporation ‘defunct’ and food labelling remains an issue. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: ANZ, BSP, Goodman Fielder
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A new board chairman for ANZ, a new board member for BSP and a new General Manager at Goodman Fielder.
Papua New Guinea to benefit from ANZ reorganisation, says MD Mark Baker
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Changes in ANZ’s Asia-Pacific strategy could provide benefits to Papua New Guinea, ANZ’s Managing Director in PNG, Mark Baker. He also tells Business Advantage PNG he sees growth potential from PNG’s rising middle class, while mobile phone banking has moved past traditional PC based internet banking services.
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