A new approach to managing PNG’s economy, Manus Island detention centre to be ‘wound down’, and PNG cricketers turning professional. Your weekly digest of the latest regional business news.
In brief: O’Neill declares PNG moving towards a new regime of ‘managed economic growth’ and other business stories.
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In brief: K2 billion boost for roads and bridges, and other business stories
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27 Aug 2014 by
Japan funding K2 billion for roads and bridges, the National Executive Council prevents PNG Power from defaulting on overdraft and PanAust buys 80% share of Frieda River project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
IFC US$50 million funding boost for Bank of South Pacific
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6 Aug 2014 by
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has negotiated an additional US$50 million in funding for the Bank of South Pacific, to expand its financing and promote private sector growth.
In brief: Cabinet considers Ramu Valley as a ‘Special Economic Zone’ for agriculture and other business stories
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6 Aug 2014 by
Cabinet considers a plan to turn the lush Ramu Valley into a Special Economic Zone, Microbank aims at 50,000 customers and Nambawan Super’s overseas investments down 20 per cent. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Kulim prepares to exit Papua New Guinea with sale of New Britain Palm Oil shares
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6 Aug 2014 by 1 Comment
A new player is preparing to enter Papua New Guinea’s palm oil industry, after Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby was selected as the preferred bidder for Kulim Malaysia’s shares in PNG’s largest agribusiness, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL). What do analysts think of the move?
In brief: Government to deliver military infrastructure upgrades, and other business stories
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The PNG Government plans to rebuild the country’s military barracks by 2017, InterOil halts drilling at Wahoo-1, and Bank of South Pacific plans share buyback. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Stronger kina will affect exporters, say business leaders
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12 Jun 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Bank of Papua New Guinea’s move to strengthen the value of the Papua New Guinea kina against the US dollar has taken business by surprise, with some business leaders saying it will impact on primary industry producers.
What’s around the corner for the Pacific economy?
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10 Jun 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Pacific’s increasing integration with Asia, elections in Fiji and more leadership from Papua New Guinea are just some of the factors likely to shape the region over the coming year, according to the region’s three top bankers. In exclusive interviews with all three, Business Advantage PNG canvasses their thoughts on the year ahead.
Bank of Papua New Guinea intervenes on kina
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5 Jun 2014 by 3 Comments
The Bank of Papua New Guinea this week made a surprising move to support a weakening currency, at the same time acting to restrict the margins being made by the country’s foreign exchange dealers.
In brief: O’Neill to outlaw Special Agricultural Business Leases and other business stories
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29 May 2014 by Leave a Comment
Cabinet to ban SABLs, Telikom prepares for transition to becoming a retailer, and a possible eight-year delay in upgrading Lae airport. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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