In spite of the challenges, Papua New Guinea’s second city, Lae, is experienced some significant new investments. Business Advantage PNG sits down with John Byrne, President of the Lae Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the state of play in the country’s “engine room”.
Papua New Guinea’s ‘engine room’ seeing new investment, says Lae Chamber president
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18 Jun 2024 by 2 Comments
PET project: Coca-Cola expands its footprint in Papua New Guinea
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9 Jun 2023 by Leave a Comment
In spite of softer market conditions, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners continues to invest in PNG committing K80 million to the construction of a new bottle manufacturing plant in Lae.
People moves: BSP, Barrick Gold, Heduru Moni, Kina Bank, Coca-Cola
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9 Nov 2022 by Leave a Comment
A new Group CEO for BSP Financial Group, Barrick Gold and Heduru Moni announce new Independent Directors, Kina Bank welcomes new Regional Manager and Coca-Cola appoints new marketing executive.
In brief: World Bank to fund new agriculture project in Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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4 Jul 2022 by 1 Comment
The World Bank announced new program and generous funding for Papua New Guinea agriculture sector, call centre launched for the 2022 elections and the Civil Aviation Development Investment Program eyes phase 2. The business news you need today.
Coca-Cola’s new vision for Papua New Guinea
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29 Mar 2022 by 4 Comments
Coca-Cola is now manufactured and marketed in Papua New Guinea by the biggest bottler in the world, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), following its acquisition of Coca-Cola Amatil. Business Advantage PNG sat down with CCEP’s PNG General Manager, Philippe Mondada, to talk about the future of the soft drinks giant in PNG.
People moves: Coca-Cola Amatil, National Procurement Commission
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17 Feb 2021 by Leave a Comment
Coca-Cola Amatil announces executive changes and the National Procurement Commission welcomes a Provincial Procurement Committee.
People moves: BSP, Coca-Cola Amatil, Nasfund, Legal Training Institute, Ok Tedi, Kumul Mineral Holdings
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3 Jun 2020 by Leave a Comment
Bank South Pacific (BSP) appoints a Group Chief Financial Officer, Nasfund welcomes a Chief Officer Members Services, Coca-Cola Amatil gets a new Group CFO, an Acting Director for Legal Training Institute, Ok Tedi Mining appoints a new head and Kumul Mineral Holdings elects a Chairman and Acting Managing Director.
Six questions for Gigy Philip, Coca-Cola Amatil Papua New Guinea General Manager
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8 Jul 2019 by Leave a Comment
Coca-Cola Amatil (PNG) Limited has been expanding its operations to increase capacity, including a new can processing facility in Lae. Business Advantage PNG talks Gigy Philip, PNG’s Country Manager, about the company’s plans.
Government policies set a more optimistic mood for Papua New Guinea’s manufacturers
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27 Mar 2019 by 1 Comment
The Chief Executive of the Manufacturers Council of Papua New Guinea, Chey Scovell, has given an upbeat assessment of the prospects for the manufacturing sector. He tells Business Advantage PNG that the mood, while cautious, is becoming more optimistic.
People moves: Kumul Telikom, Coca-Cola Amatil, PNG Coffee Industry Corporation, Compass Works PNG, public service
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28 Feb 2017 by Leave a Comment
Board appointments at new Kumul Telikom, a new Chairman at Coca-Cola Amatil, PNG Coffee Industry Corporation appoints woman to top regulatory position, new General Manager at Compass Works PNG
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