The Bank of Papua New Guinea, the country’s central bank, is undergoing notable changes. Its Chairman, David Toua, comments on what’s behind the changes, the challenges faced by the bank and the road ahead for foreign exchange.
Opinion: reforms and new responsibilities at the Bank of Papua New Guinea
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22 May 2023 by Leave a Comment
Credit Corp PNG CEO explains why the company is on the cusp of a major transformation
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17 May 2023 by 1 Comment
CEO Danny Robinson walks Business Advantage PNG through plans to become a niche commercial bank after the [bank] regulator recently fast-tracked the finance company’s application for a full banking licence in Papua New Guinea.
People moves: Bank of Papua New Guinea, PNG Chamber of Mines & Petroleum, Nambawan Super, OTML, Credit Corp, IFC
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1 Feb 2023 by Leave a Comment
Central bank welcomes a new Acting Governor, the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum farewells Executive Director, Nambawan Super gets new board member, changes at Ok Tedi Mining, and Credit Corp announces staff changes.
2023: what can Papua New Guinea business expect from the year ahead?
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18 Jan 2023 by Leave a Comment
Business Advantage PNG looks to the year ahead and considers what Papua New Guinea-focused businesses can expect in the coming 12 months.
Foreign exchange shortages still biting business in Papua New Guinea
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27 Oct 2022 by 1 Comment
The Bank of Papua New Guinea expects a ‘windfall’ from higher international commodity prices to alleviate some of the country’s foreign exchange shortages. However, anecdotal evidence suggests the forex situation is actually getting worse.
In brief: Steamships to bring Marriott brand to Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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20 Oct 2022 by Leave a Comment
Steamships to open first Marriott-branded property in Papua New Guinea, exports of mud crabs to Singapore, and temporary disruptions at Lae port. Your business news in a nutshell.
In brief: Mineral Resources Enga signs Porgera agreement and other stories
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24 Aug 2022 by Leave a Comment
Mineral Resources Enga signs ‘milestone agreement’ towards the reopening of the Porgera mine, negotiations for sale of Telikom PNG and Air Niugini to upgrade fleet. The business news you can’t miss.
Latest Central Bank figures indicate Papua New Guinea’s economy is rebounding
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11 May 2022 by Leave a Comment
Recently released data from Papua New Guinea’s central bank indicates the country’s economy bounced back significantly in the September 2021 quarter on the back of a massive increase in export receipts due to higher commodity prices. While private sector employment and sales also rose, the bank warns inflation is also on the march.
Election time: Papua New Guinea in 2022 [opinion]
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25 Jan 2022 by Leave a Comment
What can we expect from Papua New Guinea’s 2022 National Elections? And what are the major challenges facing the winner? Stephen Howes considers.
In brief: new resources projects moving forward Prime Minister Marape tells resources industry and other business stories
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6 Dec 2021 by Leave a Comment
New resources projects moving forward, Prime Minister Marape tells resources industry, Fortescue’s CEO visits the Purari hydropower project and the ADB welcomes changes to Kumul Consolidated Holdings legislation. The business news you need today.
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