The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank highlights China’s collaborative approach, but who’s benefiting from the bank? What’s its footprint in the Pacific? and what does a ‘greener’ future look its current and new projects? Devpolicy’s Senior Researcher, Cameron Hill, provides an overview.
Analysis: Assessing the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
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Is Chinese investment in Papua New Guinea slowing?
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28 Jul 2022 by 2 Comments
While the number of Chinese businesses in Papua New Guinea has increased significantly over the past two decades, more recently direct investment from China has flagged. A pioneering new study is taking a closer look.
Opinion: Has Penny Wong given Australia a fighting chance of slowing China’s expansion in the Pacific?
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4 Jul 2022 by 2 Comments
Australia’s new government has made it clear that its approach to its relationship with the Pacific will have a new type of engagement. Will it give it a chance to fight the influence of China in the region? Political consultant Jeffrey Wall explores.
In brief: Re-opening of Porgera inching closer and other business stories
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7 Jun 2021 by 1 Comment
Re-opening of Porgera inching closer, Sinivit gold mine causing environmental concerns and SMEs need a billion kina . The business news in brief.
Why Papua New Guinea may never benefit from China’s Belt and Road
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22 Jul 2020 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea signed up to China’s Belt and Road initiative in 2018 but this is unlikely to result in significant investment, according to Dinny McMahon, author of China’s Great Wall of Debt.
Not fast enough: why China’s push into Papua New Guinea has been ineffective [opinion]
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4 Jul 2020 by 5 Comments
China’s push into PNG has been surprisingly slow and ineffective. Why has Beijing found the going so tough? Ian Kemish, Former Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, explains.
In brief: new guidelines for Kumul Petroleum Holdings and other business news
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14 Oct 2019 by Leave a Comment
Kumul Petroleum Holding Limited has been asked to cease exploration, drilling and greenfield investments, the World Bank has released an economic update signalling economic slowdown in Asian and Pacific economies, and K92 Mining has released its Q3 results above budget. Your weekly digest of business news.
In brief: Marape pledges support for MSMEs in Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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1 Jul 2019 by Leave a Comment
Prime Minister Marape pledges to stimulate the growth of the MSME sector, K2 billion budget shortfall, and Eda Ranu regains control the Mt Eriama sewage and water treatment plant. Your weekly digest of business news.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s likely impact on Papua New Guinea
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22 May 2019 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea was the first Pacific country to sign up to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, an infrastructure development program across Eurasia. David James considers some of the implications identified by analysts.
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