Crisis management: taking care of business during Papua New Guinea’s SOE

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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.

Boardroom briefing: looking beyond the pandemic, how business might change and the effect of lockdown on the coffee industry

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A way out of the COVID-19 crisis, the new business reality when the pandemic is over and cocoa production in lockdown. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.

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.

The stock market as a driver of growth for Papua New Guinea [opinion]

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KPMG’s Wayne Osterberg argues that it might be time to use Papua New Guinea’s stock market to help drive growth in the country.

Opinion: How to run a professional services firm in Papua New Guinea

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KPMG PNG’s Managing Partner Zanie Theron has been delivering professional services in Papua New Guinea for 14 years. Here, she provides her personal take on the challenges in her sector – and the significant opportunities on offer.

People moves: Gallagher Security, KPMG Papua New Guinea

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Gallagher Security appoints a National Sales Manager for Australia and Papua New Guinea and KPMG PNG welcomes a new boss for Advisory Services.

Analysis: Papua New Guinea’s tax landscape could change after CGT and SME tax consultation process

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The consultation process for the proposed Capital Gains Tax and Small Medium Enterprise Tax could change the tax landscape in Papua New Guinea. Karen McEntee, Tax Partner at KPMG, explores both proposals and what they mean for taxpayers in PNG.

KPMG announced as Major Sponsor of 2019 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

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Business Advantage International has announced that KPMG will be the headline sponsor for its 2019 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference in Sydney on 19 and 20 August.

Economic update: Papua New Guinea’s economy gathers pace

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After years of low growth, the Pacific’s largest economy is looking to benefit from new resources and infrastructure investment—plus a dividend from hosting APEC 2018. Business Advantage PNG’s Andrew Wilkins talks with Papua New Guinea’s business leaders about the year ahead.

Analysis: Papua New Guinea National Budget reflects improving outlook in 2019

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The 2019 Budget reflects an improving economic outlook says Zanie Theron, KPMG’s PNG Country Managing Partner. She points to increased private investor confidence and positive signs with foreign exchange.