Mastercard is working with its banking partners to introduce smart card chip technology and contactless payments to Papua New Guinea (PNG). Craig Kirkland, Director of Pacific Islands for Mastercard talks to Business Advantage PNG about this technology and why PNG is an important market for the company.
Seven questions for Derek Aihari, Director of InvestSolomons
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22 Nov 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Solomon Islands economy has experienced steady growth over the last two years. Derek Aihari, Director of InvestSolomons tells Business Advantage PNG that the country is looking to develop its already close links to Papua New Guinea.
People moves: BSP, Miss Pacific Islands Pageant
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15 Nov 2017 by
Promotion for Bank South Pacific’s NCG Area Manager, Papua New Guinea representative at pageant selected
In brief: Australia aims to build undersea cables to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, and other business stories
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Australia undermines Chinese bid to build undersea cables, gas-fired power project approved by NEC, and Frieda River gold project to start in 2019. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Design of floating LNG plan underway, and other business stories
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8 Nov 2017 by Leave a Comment
Kumul Petroleum signs MOU for design of floating LNG plant, K64 million tourism support for Milne Bay and ENB provinces, and BSP reports K185 million Q3 profit. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Leading banker calls for more foreign exchange injection, and other business stories
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18 Oct 2017 by 1 Comment
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.
People moves: Bank South Pacific, Bougainville Copper
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20 Sep 2017 by
A new Director at BSP, Senior appointments at Bougainville Copper
In brief: Highlands Highway re-opens after a month-long blockade, and other business stories
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Normal services along the Highlands Highways resume, coffee exports steady but expected to fall next year, and China approves loan for PMIZ. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: National Executive Council, Bank South Pacific, Nambawan Super, RD Tuna Canners, Fuji Xerox, Remington Technology
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29 Aug 2017 by
Nine new vice-Ministers appointed to the NEC, a new director at Bank South Pacific, a new CEO at Nambawan Super, an acting General Manager at RD Tuna Canners, and new General Managers at Fuji Xerox and Remington Technology
Brand poll shows that well-established companies dominate in Papua New Guinea
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29 Aug 2017 by Leave a Comment
A new online survey by Business Advantage PNG to identify Papua New Guinea’s most recognisable local brands suggests that there are four stand out companies. So, what makes brands ‘stick’ with consumers?
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