Papua New Guinea’s Morobe Province recently issued titles to landowner groups for a small percentage of the fertile Markham Valley. Grow PNG’s David Stewart tells Business Advantage PNG that this has sparked interest from third-party investors in what could become a case study for the development of the country’s agriculture sector.
Land titles in Papua New Guinea’s breadbasket ‘open gates’ to agriculture investments
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Papua New Guinea’s organically certified vanilla can demand premium prices
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16 Aug 2023 by 1 Comment
To cater for growing global demand for organically-grown vanilla, Madang-based exporter Kamapin is expanding its support for Papua New Guinea’s vanilla growers. Business Advantage PNG spoke with Managing Director, Dr Nancy Irwin, about the crop’s potential.
In brief: Central Bank pledges to increase monthly forex release to the market
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28 Feb 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Bank of Papua New Guinea to increase monthly forex release by US$40 million, Kumul Petroleum Holdings to supply energy to Special Economic Zones, and key PNG corporates post encouraging 2022 results. Your business news in brief.
Letter from Lae [Opinion]
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12 Oct 2022 by Leave a Comment
Lae, Papua New Guinea’s industrial and logistics hub, is benefiting from substantial new public and private sector investment. The president of its chamber of commerce, John Byrne, provides an update to Business Advantage PNG.
Sweet treats to remember: a cake walk in Lae
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13 Jul 2021 by Leave a Comment
Whether you are eating cake to celebrate a birthday or simply to indulge, chances are you’ll find a sweet treat in Lae to satisfy your taste-buds. Lae artisans are producing some of the best cakes in the nation. Here are three places to go if you want your cake and to eat it too.
New COVID-19 restrictions commence today in Papua New Guinea
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22 Mar 2021 by 5 Comments
Papua New Guinea reported 295 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday and with more cases to be confirmed, the National Pandemic Controller has issued 12 new measures that come into effect today.
Wafi-Golpu JV explains its deep sea waste disposal plan
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9 Feb 2021 by 4 Comments
The Wafi-Golpu Joint Venture has released new information on its proposed DSTP method of tailings disposal for the planned Wafi-Golpu mine in Papua New Guinea. The move is designed to allay environmental concerns, including those expressed by Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu.
SkinnyMe: how the wellness craze is helping Papua New Guinean families boost their income
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18 Jan 2021 by Leave a Comment
Health products company SkinnyMe Weightloss has built a business in Papua New Guinea that boasts 10,000 members.
‘Economic lifelines’: Connect PNG outlines key road projects to help boost Papua New Guinea’s COVID recovery
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30 Sep 2020 by 4 Comments
Connect PNG has a five-year plan to establish a single, unbroken highway network for Papua New Guinea. David Wereh, Secretary of the Department of Works and Implementation, takes Business Advantage PNG through the challenges.
In brief: Nadzab Airport redevelopment project officially launched and other business stories
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3 Aug 2020 by Leave a Comment
Nadzab airport set to get a major facelift, PNG Ports says only three ports are profitable, and SIM card registration deadline extended. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
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