Desmond Yaninen is President of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Council, as well as the founder of financial services firm, Pacifund. He passionately believes in the potential for Papua New Guinea to grow its economy and raise living standards by creating successful small businesses.
‘The iron will to succeed’: meet Papua New Guinea’s small business advocate
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16 Feb 2022 by 6 Comments
People moves: MSME Council, Electoral Commission
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8 Dec 2021 by Leave a Comment
New Executive Officer at MSME Council and PNG’s Electoral Commissioner confirmed.
In brief: PNG Power workers demand clarity and other business stories
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30 Jun 2021 by Leave a Comment
PNG Power workers protest lack of consultation and transparency, China delivers 200,000 doses of the Sinopharma vaccine to Papua New Guinea and Kina Asset Management Limited presents its annual report.
In brief: NCSL’s plans to become ‘best electronic bank’ in Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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21 Apr 2021 by Leave a Comment
NCSL talks about its plans to become an ebank, Papua New Guinea’s Treasurer, Ian Ling-Stuckey reveals potential second economic stimulus package for MSMEs and changes in taxation collection in Bougainville. The business news in brief.
Smart young things: Papua New Guinea brightest minds at work [part 2]
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15 Feb 2021 by 2 Comments
Papua New Guinean entrepreneurs are challenging the status quo and seeking new opportunities to embrace change, give back to the community and help PNG’s economy thrive in the post-COVID world.
Smart young things: Papua New Guinea’s brightest minds at work [part 1]
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4 Feb 2021 by Leave a Comment
Young Papua New Guinean entrepreneurs are helping to reactivate the country’s economy with new ideas and thriving projects. In this two-part special, meet some rising stars who are setting the pace for a reinvigorated innovation nation.
Work hard, adapt, dream: advice from Papua New Guinea’s SMEs
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13 Jan 2021 by Leave a Comment
Despite the problems 2020 posed for many of Papua New Guinea’s SMEs, some are entering 2021 with a bang. Business Advantage PNG asked them for their advice on how to thrive in tough times.
In brief: tariffs, fees and levies hurting agriculture and other business stories
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13 Jul 2020 by Leave a Comment
NBPOL claims tariffs, fees and levies are hurting agriculture, SMEs to benefit from government’s stimulus and government owes over K1 billion to businesses. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
People moves: MSME Council of Papua New Guinea, Link PNG
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15 Apr 2020 by 2 Comments
The Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Council of Papua New Guinea gets a new head, Link PNG appoints Acting GM.
People moves: Oil Search, CPL Group, MSME Council
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10 Dec 2019 by Leave a Comment
Oil Search appoints Managing Director, City Pharmacy Limited Group announces a new Chief Operations Officer, and MSME Council gets new team of directors.
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