In brief: Papua New Guinea to receive K4.2 million from the US and other business stories

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The United States commits K4.2 million in the fight against COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea, Monoyal project gets positive drilling results and PNG confirms five new cases of COVID-19. The business news you need to kickstart your week.

In brief: Papua New Guinea to receive K70 million from the World Bank and other business stories

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World Bank commits K70 million to help Papua New Guinea in its fight against COVID-19, the Minister for Petroleum gives an update on resource projects and Oil Search successfully completes its equity raise. The business news you need to know to kickstart you week.

Boardroom Briefing: online meeting etiquette, social media changes and the chance to beat the virus

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Remote meeting rules, how COVID-19 is changing our social media and can New Zealand beat the virus? Readings from around the world on business, leadership, management and management.

Reelae race: Papua New Guinean start-up rushes onto world stage

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Papua New Guinean entrepreneur Samson Korawali aims to revolutionise online learning with the timely launch of online learning platform, Reelae. He tells Business Advantage PNG how the platform has attracted the attention of Silicon Valley.

COVID-19 crisis: practical advice for businesses in Papua New Guinea [opinion]

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Wayne Osterberg, Director, Advisory Services, KPMG Papua New Guinea, gives practical advice on the implications of COVID-19 for Papua New Guinea private, midmarket and emerging businesses.

Boardroom briefing: the future is now, using lockdown wisely and positive news from the COVID-19 front line

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Has the COVID-19 crisis accelerated workplace change? How to use your lockdown wisely and New Zealand’s hard lockdown starting to show results. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.

East New Britain locked down: business braces for three-week closure

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With Papua New Guinea’s second case of COVID-19 discovered in East New Britain, the province’s businesses are getting ready for weeks of disruption.

Papua New Guinea’s state of emergency extended for two more months

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In an emergency session of parliament last week, Prime Minister James Marape extended Papua New Guinea’s state of emergency, and the ramifications will be significant.

Boardroom briefing: more support for startups, effective remote working, keeping employees happy in a crisis

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Startups getting more government support, how to be productive working from home, and keeping your essential employees motivated during the COVID-19 crisis.

Stimulate or stagnate: steering Papua New Guinea’s economy through the COVID-19 crisis

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The global economic meltdown that has been triggered by the COVID-19 virus outbreak has hit Papua New Guinea hard. What are the implications for the country’s business and financial sectors?