Business literacy skills and access to markets essential if Papua New Guinea SMEs are to develop, say business leaders

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Boosting business literacy skills and opening up access to markets are at the heart of a successful SMEs policy for PNG, two influential business leaders tell Business Advantage PNG.

Papua New Guinea business getting serious about eliminating gender violence

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There has been a significant change in attitude towards how Papua New Guinea businesses can contribute towards eliminating gender violence in the country in the past year. Business Advantage PNG looks at the innovative program being run by one of country’s leading landowner companies, Anitua.

In brief: Oil Search rejects Woodside takeover bid as ‘highly opportunistic’, and other business stories

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Analysts predict Woodside will up its takeover offer for Oil Search, Business leader estimates K1.5 billion in foreign currency waiting for processing, and NZ re-opens its trade office in Port Moresby. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Review: upgraded Air Niugini Paradise Lounge at Jacksons International Airport

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Weary business travellers will be delighted to discover facilities at Port Moresby’s Jacksons International Airport have received quite an upgrade recently, and none more so than Air Niugini’s new-look Paradise Lounge. Business Advantage PNG takes a look.

People moves: CPL Group, Fresh Produce Development Agency

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New directors at City Pharmacy Group, and a new General Manager at the Fresh Produce Development Agency

Economic update: Papua New Guinea changes gear

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Papua New Guinea’s economy is now emerging from a period of hiatus following the completion of its massive liquefied gas project. Andrew Wilkins talks exclusively to some of PNG’s top executives to find out their views on the economy.

Retail experience in Port Moresby broadens as Jacksons Airport takes shape

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The developing retail environment in Papua New Guinea will soon include expanded duty-free shopping at the refurbished Jacksons International Airport.

What makes brands work in Papua New Guinea?

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A recent online survey to identify Papua New Guinea’s most recognisable brands suggests that traditional marketing techniques still hold sway in PNG. But for how much longer?

CPL Group’s next phase of retail growth in Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea’s largest retailer, the CPL Group, does not plan on allowing a slowdown in the marketplace get in the way of its strategy for growth, Chairman Mahesh Patel tells Business Advantage PNG.

High interest rates a hurdle for investors, says Nambawan Super, and other business stories

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Call for government to lower interest rates, inflation rises and Air Niugini reduces fuel surcharge. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.