The rioting in Port Moresby on 10 January this year severely affected businesses in Papua New Guinea’s capital. CPL Group’s Sir Mahesh Patel reveals the impact on the major retailer, its people, and the many businesses that support it, and considers the root causes of the unrest.
City Pharmacy Group’s Sir Mahesh Patel on the impact of Port Moresby’s January 10 riots
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People moves: Kina Bank, Pharmaceutical Society, Air Niugini
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Kina Bank announces a new Business Development Manager, the Pharmaceutical Society of Papua New Guinea appoints new patron, and Air Niugini welcomes two new directors.
Loyalty has its rewards in Papua New Guinea
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Loyalty schemes have dramatically transformed in Papua New Guinea with customers being offered more schemes, as well as more choice within existing loyalty programs. Here are the loyalty schemes you can’t miss.
In brief: PNGEITI head says Porgera needs to reopen soon and other business stories
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29 Jun 2022 by Leave a Comment
Calls for the reopening of Porgera gold mine and compensation, BSP Financial Group Ltd files a Supreme Court reference on new income tax, and Lae City to get a new market. The business news you need.
People moves: PNG Power, ANZ, CPL Group, Censorship Office
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8 Jun 2022 by Leave a Comment
New boss for PNG Power, new Regional Executive, Pacific at ANZ, Jack’s of PNG welcomes new Retail Managers, and the Censorship Office announces Deputy Chief Censor.
In brief: Ok Tedi Mining suspends operations and other business stories
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22 Mar 2021 by Leave a Comment
COVID-19 forces Papua New Guinea’s Ok Tedi Mining to shut operations, PNG Biomass Project decision due in later this year and Mendi Airport completion expected in October. Your business news summarised.
Boardroom briefing: capital raising in Papua New Guinea during COVID-19, can big data predict your health and how tech is helping curb the pandemic
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27 May 2020 by Leave a Comment
Raising capital in Papua New Guinea during the pandemic, the Chinese city giving residents a ‘health score’ and Microsoft talks tech and the future of pandemics. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.
Crisis management: taking care of business during Papua New Guinea’s SOE
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25 May 2020 by Leave a Comment
The first in a series of Business Advantage PNG online business briefings tackled the issue of managing your business during the COVID-19 crisis. Mahesh Patel, CEO of CPL Group, and Wayne Osterberg, KPMG PNG’s Director Advisory Services, looked at the critical issues during Papua New Guinea’s state of emergency.
People moves: Ok Tedi Development Foundation, CPL Group, Pacific Tourism Organisation
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29 Apr 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Ok Tedi Development Foundation gets a new boss, CPL Group welcomes a Trainee Marketing Manager and Pacific Tourism Organisation gets an interim Chairman.
Retail rollercoaster: Papua New Guinean retailers on wild COVID-19 ride
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21 Apr 2020 by Leave a Comment
Demand is up, foot traffic is down and trading is restricted but Papua New Guinea’s retailers are finding a way through the country’s current lockdown – and some positive changes are here to stay, reports Paul Chai.
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