Air Niugini CEOs reveal how Papua New Guinea’s national airline responded to the COVID-19 crisis

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Air Niugini CEOs past and present reflect on the trials and tribulations of Papua New Guinea’s national airline, during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has prevailed since. Peter Wilmoth reports.

Worth the risk: how Papua New Guinea could do more business with China

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China remains Papua New Guinea’s second largest source of imports and third-largest export market. Fresh from over three years in Beijing, Austrade’s new Deputy CEO considers the prospects for doing more business with China.

In brief: Papua New Guinea to explore free trade agreement with China and other business stories

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Free trade agreement with China to be explored, Papua New Guinea’s Immigration and Citizenship Authority reactivates instant visas, and Port Moresby to get new tower development. The business news today.

In brief: COVID-19 test no longer required for arriving passengers into Papua New Guinea

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COVID-19 test are no longer necessary for inbound passengers into Papua New Guinea, local company gets K62 million contract to project manage infrastructure projects and a coffee producer partners with the Australia’s Market Development Facility to establish a ‘revolving fund’. The news you need today.

The 2022 PNG 100 CEO Survey: the return of optimism

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The PNG 100 CEO Survey captured the depth of the COVID crisis through 2021, and is now charting a return of some optimism in 2022, according to analysis provided by Westpac’s Senior Economist, Justin Smirk.

In brief: New gas-fired power plant for Hela and other business stories

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Plans for a new gas-fired power plant in Hela, Digicel rejects tower sharing, and the IPA signs a memorandum of understanding with the Immigration and Citizenship Authority. The business news you need today.

Papua New Guinea back open for business travel

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With international and domestic airline services starting to return to pre-COVID levels and health protocols becoming increasing relaxed, business travel to Papua New Guinea is finally getting back to ‘normal’.

In brief: Papua New Guinea’s foreign exchange reserves up and other business stories

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Head of bank comments on foreign exchange improvement at the end of last year, alluvial mining reserved for Papua New Guineans. and Santos reports record profits. The business news you need today.

Review: Rediscovering Port Moresby’s premier health & fitness destination

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Rediscovering Port Moresby’s health & fitness destination

In brief: Dirio ready to supply power to Port Moresby by the end of October and other business stories

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Dirio ready to supply power to Port Moresby’s grid, Oil Search revenue and production increases, and two SMEs join forces to host a challenge for Papua New Guinea’s entrepreneurs. The business news you need today.