Bank South Pacific signals intention to achieve dual listing, National Fisheries Authority gets ready to launch its 10-year plan and Papua New Guinea says farewell to its founding father.
We need more competition, says Bank South Pacific CEO
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11 Mar 2021 by Leave a Comment
Bank South Pacific has just announced its 2020 financial results amid tough trading conditions. CEO Robin Fleming talks to us about the bank’s plans for 2021, foreign exchange shortages, and the need for greater competition.
In brief: Papua New Guinea’s economy expected to recover by 2.5 per cent and other business stories
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15 Feb 2021 by 2 Comments
Bank South Pacific executive says Papua New Guinea’s economy will recover by 2.5 per cent, Marape launches seven projects in Kainantu including the Ramu Hydro Power Station 2 and K1 million allocated for communication towers in Gulf Province.
In brief: Mineral Resources Authority commends K92 Mining for paying taxes and other business stories
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27 Jan 2021 by 1 Comment
K92 Mining sets example in the mining industry in Papua New Guinea, Australia commits funds to help PNG get COVID-19 vaccinations and latest survey on COVID-19’s impact on the business community.
People moves: Kina Securities, Bank South Pacific, Oil Search, Newcrest
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13 Jan 2021 by Leave a Comment
Kina Securities Ltd announces a new Non-Executive Director, Bank South Pacific (BSP) welcomes a new Director, Oil Search appoints a Communication Manager and Newcrest Mining welcomes new external affairs executive.
Money for something: Papua New Guinea SMEs should be cautious about loans
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9 Nov 2020 by 6 Comments
SME Business Advisor Akae Beach, from Beach Accounting Advisory, looks at the pros and cons of taking part in the Papua New Guinea government’s SME concessional loan plan.
In brief: Papua New Guinea’s Datec for sale and other business stories
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2 Nov 2020 by 1 Comment
Datec has been put up for tender, Horizon Oil set to leave Papua New Guinea and K92 Mining plans for investment. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
Building trust critical for a successful ecommerce, says digital agency founder
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2 Nov 2020 by Leave a Comment
Zha Agabe-Granfar, founder of Verge, a boutique digital and design solutions agency based in Port Moresby, shares her top advice for SMEs seeking to thrive in the digital space: trust is king.
Tapping the potential: Visa ramps up ecommerce in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific
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28 Oct 2020 by Leave a Comment
Credit card giant Visa is fast-tracking its digital revolution to the Pacific due, in part, to COVID-19. According to its senior South Pacific executive, there will benefits for both businesses and consumers.
In brief: Wafi-Golpu closes in on environmental permit and other business stories
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26 Oct 2020 by Leave a Comment
Wafi-Golpu close to environmental permit, Kina Bank to launch capital fund for SMEs and PNG LNG delivers its highest production moment yet despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
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