Businesses in Papua New Guinea seeking to establish a presence in the Asian region are increasingly looking at Singapore as a stepping-stone to expand their market reach or increase their shareholder base. There is also growing interest from Singapore-based businesses looking at the PNG market.
Singapore emerging as a regional option for Papua New Guinea companies
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Bank South Pacific continues to dominate but faces risks, say analysts
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14 Jun 2017 by 1 Comment
Bank South Pacific, Papua New Guinea’s biggest bank, has made ts 2017 AGM shareholder presentation. Analysts say it indicates the bank is travelling strongly, but does face some risks.
In brief: Bank South Pacific expands into Cambodia, and other business stories
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BSP enters a joint venture deal in Cambodia, management restructure planned for PNG Power, and government shelves GST rise. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Papua New Guinea’s banks face high economic risks, reflecting debt and resource reliance, says ratings agency, S&P Global
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The economic risks faced by the three main commercial banks in Papua New Guinea are very high, says ratings agency S&P Global Ratings. But Associate Director Andrew Mayes tells Business Advantage PNG, credit risk is ‘well-managed’.
Releasing more land key to increasing Papua New Guinea home ownership
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3 May 2017 by 1 Comment
Demand for housing in Papua New Guinea is strong but there is a shortage of supply, according to the latest survey by Hausples, a Port Moresby-based real estate technology company.
People moves: Bank South Pacific, Pacific Trade Office
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Bank South Pacific appoints brand ambassador, Pacific Chief Trade Adviser moves on.
In brief: BSP proposed ASX listing postponed, and other business stories
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Bank South Pacific postpones its proposed listing on the ASX, Asian Development Bank Director predicts growth to rise in 2018, and K20 million to help fight coffee borer. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
‘Good, steady growth’ in Solomon Islands, says Bank South Pacific country manager
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Bank South Pacific purchased the National Bank of the Solomon Islands 10 years ago this year. David Anderson, BSP’s country manager in the Solomon Islands, shares a 2017 overview of the country’s economy with Business Advantage PNG.
In brief: BSP considers ASX listing, and other business stories
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Bank South Pacific explores secondary listing on Australian Exchange, Highlands Pacific considers selling stake in Frieda River project and strategy to counter coffee berry borer due this week. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Foreign currency issues continue to cause problems, and other business stories
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Foreign currency issues continue to cause problems, profit announcements for Nambawan Super and Bank South Pacific and InterOil acquisition finalised. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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