The 2020 Budget outlined an ambition to migrate half of Papua New Guinea’s population to some form of formal business by 2030. So what is required to start your own business?
PNG Flying Labs: reaching Papua New Guinea’s unreached
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10 Feb 2020 by Leave a Comment
How do you reach Papua New Guineans in remote areas? With drones – and a new company, PNG Flying Labs, is trying to ensure the next generation is qualified to fly them
Three reforms needed for the ‘digitalisation’ of Papua New Guinea [opinion]
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6 Feb 2020 by 2 Comments
PwC’s Mohammad Chowdhury and Jonathan Seeto argue PNG needs three critical market reforms if it wants to make the most of its new telecommunications infrastructure.
Papua New Guinea set for e-government revolution
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4 Feb 2020 by Leave a Comment
The first phase of the Papua New Guinea Government’s new ‘State-in-a-Phone’ project aims to give citizens access to an online government information portal before the end of the year. There will also be benefits for business.
The global ‘megatrends’ that will influence Papua New Guinea’s future
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24 Jan 2020 by Leave a Comment
The accelerated rate of change with technology is constantly throwing up new challenges and opportunities for business. Paul Burman, Megatrends Ambassador for Hewlett Packard, looks at some major technology trends that might impact Papua New Guinea in the future.
The secrets for successful innovation in Papua New Guinea
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2 Dec 2019 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea is driving forward with innovation but there’s still so much to do. Pete Williams, Chief Edge Officer at the Deloitte Centre for The Edge, shared his secrets to harness the power of innovation effectively at the recent Innovation PNG 2019 conference.
Gold revolution: developing Papua New Guinea’s alluvial mining industry
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25 Nov 2019 by Leave a Comment
Developing alluvial mining in Papua New Guinea can greatly boost the rural economies, according to Immaculate Javia, founder of Sustainable Alluvial Mining Services.
Winners of the inaugural Innovation PNG 2019 Awards announced
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11 Nov 2019 by Leave a Comment
Two of the most innovative companies in Papua New Guinea were recognised on Friday at the inaugural Innovation PNG 2019 conference. Here is what you need to know.
A sneak preview of Papua New Guinea’s inaugural innovation conference
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28 Oct 2019 by 2 Comments
On 8 November, hundreds of delegates from business, government and the education/training sector will arrive at the Stanley Hotel, Port Moresby, for Innovation PNG 2019, Papua New Guinea’s inaugural innovation conference. We preview what’s in store.
Boardroom briefing: world’s longest commercial flight, commodity prices weak and how to get innovative ideas
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23 Oct 2019 by Leave a Comment
Qantas has completed the world’s longest commercial flight, many commodity prices below cost of production, and how to foster innovation. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.
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