Bishops looks to service Papua LNG project

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Equipment supplier Bishop Brothers is positioning itself to be a major supplier to the forthcoming Papua LNG project, according to General Manager Len Pianta. He tells Business Advantage PNG the company is also looking at opportunities to expand into Fiji and New Caledonia.

In brief: Dual citizenship a reality by March, and other business stories

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Dual citizenship almost a reality, Wereh outlines the impact of climate change on road design and funding, and the cost to business of family violence revealed. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Why many Papua New Guinea companies become conglomerates

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Conglomerates have become rare in developed economies; the strategy of diversifying across different industry sectors tends to be punished by investors who prefer specialized players. But in Papua New Guinea industry diversification is commonly used as a way to grow.

Revealed: how industrial supplier Bishops has ridden out Papua New Guinea’s economic cycles

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Reinvesting earnings and paying attention to the core customers has enabled engineering and industrial suppler Bishops to ride out the peaks and troughs of the Papua New Guinea economy. General Manager Len Pianta explains to Business Advantage PNG how the company has taken a long term view.

In brief: PNG Ports seeks interest for design and construction of Motukea Island wharf, and other business stories

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Motukea Island Port project expressions of interest called for, PM dismisses ‘secret deals’ with Rio Tinto, and Star Mountains project JV launches exploration campaign. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.