In brief: US power and construction company eyes Papua New Guinea as next location, and other business news

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Pernix Group looks to expand into Papua New Guinea, European Investment Bank invited into PNG and Finance Minister says LNG is not ‘a waterfall’ of money.

Papua New Guinea Budget review welcomed

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The PNG Government’s decision to review the 2015 Budget has been welcomed, while another prominent economist suggests further foreign investment can be attracted by improved policy settings.

In brief: Low inflows of foreign currency affecting Papua New Guinea businesses, and other business stories

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PNG Bank governor says shortage of forex affecting businesses, interest rates comparatively ‘very high’, and ANZ identifies small inflation rise. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Deloitte, Foyson Resources, Airlines PNG

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Key changes at Deloitte, new PNG-based director at Foyson Resources, Airlines PNG appoints director

Central bank governor defends pegging of kina, and other business stories

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Central bank governor says economic stability dependent on kina pegging, Panguna landowners support re-opening of gold and copper mine, and 2015 Budget may be a deficit budget with ‘no significant strategic changes’. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Crime and violence affects 80% of Papua New Guinea businesses, and other business stories

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Crime and violence slowing business growth, Robusta coffee production to be boosted, and women’s bank launched

Ten ways to keep your computer systems secure

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Because computer use has become an integral part of modern-day life and work, keeping information technology secure has become a concern for all businesses, from the sole trader to large corporations. Robert Blackman offers ten steps you can take to help safeguard your company’s IT systems from digital destruction.

Business gets serious about Papua New Guinea tax review

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Business in Papua New Guinea is now starting to focus on the looming deadlines for the country’s taxation review – a review that could have major implications for business, including the country’s resources sector.

People moves: InterOil, Deloitte and NBPOL

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A new VP for InterOil, new partners at Deloitte and a departure at New Britain Palm Oil

PNG’s business services sector: the next wave of opportunities

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Papua New Guinea’s economy is generally under-serviced, offering opportunities to provide a wide range of services, says Lutz Heim.