Developing name recognition is essential to businesses at any level. That is what Helen Victor, owner of Zoenani Gas Supplies, has achieved—with the help of Bank South Pacific’s Smart Business start up package. When her customers see her coming, they say: ‘Here comes the Gas Lady.’ The familiarity has been crucial.
‘The new PNG cyberspace’: ecommerce set to take off in Papua New Guinea
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3 Jun 2016 by 6 Comments
With Papua New Guinea’s soon-to-be-completed National Transmission Network likely to bring improved internet speeds and reliability by the end of the year more PNG companies are expected to explore the possibility of selling goods and services online. Andrew Wilkins looks at the potential for ecommerce.
In brief: PM assures students 2016 Papua New Guinea Budget will be implemented, and other business news
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25 May 2016 by 1 Comment
O’Neill assures students 2016 Budget will be implemented, Singapore’s Jaya Holdings buys Moni Plus for K518million and Bougainville aims for mid-2019 independence vote. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Bank South Pacific committed to developing PNG’s SME sector
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27 Apr 2016 by 4 Comments
Bank South Pacific’s SME manager, Dennis Konu, explains the bank’s innovative SME strategy and how he is relishing his role with the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC).
People moves: Kina Securities, Bank South Pacific, Credit Corp, Airswift
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27 Apr 2016 by
A new Director at Kina Securities, a new General Manager (HR) at BSP, the Group CEO of Credit Corp to retire and a new Country Manager at AirSwift
In brief: Asian Development Bank downgrades Papua New Guinea’s growth outlook, and other business stories
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6 Apr 2016 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea’s growth forecast downgraded by Asian Development Bank, Bank of PNG says growth this year will partly be driven by non-mineral sector activity, plus claims PNG’s global corruption rating will depend on government commitment to accountability. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Strong performance by Bank South Pacific in 2015 benefits Papua New Guinea economy
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29 Mar 2016 by 2 Comments
Bank South Pacific (BSP) had a strong performance in 2015. It was a bright spot for the Papua New Guinea economy. The Chief Executive of BSP, Robin Fleming, says the bank’s profits have allowed the company to increase its payments of dividend income back into the economy.
In brief: Papua New Guinea forex pressure to ease by the end of April says BSP CEO, and other business stories
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16 Mar 2016 by Leave a Comment
Ok Tedi’s cashflow plus new loan to ease foreign exchange situation, feasibility study to look at water pipeline from Highlands to Queensland, and illegal fishing in Pacific costs US$660 million a year. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Results of Papua New Guinea’s major companies show some struggling more than others
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15 Mar 2016 by 2 Comments
Recently released results of some of Papua New Guinea’s major companies indicate that the economic downturn in 2015 put significant pressure on earnings. However, while energy companies suffered most, PNG’s finance sector proved resilient.
In brief: LNG overtakes gold as top export and other Papua New Guinea news
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9 Mar 2016 by 1 Comment
LNG overtakes gold as PNG’s top export, number of female executive appointments in PNG public service low and Bank of South Pacific reports profit rise. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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