PNG Government likely to prepare mini-budget, Pacific Assurance Group urges Bank of PNG to lift restrictions, and Lihir mine temporarily ceases operations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: mini-budget on the way for Papua New Guinea, and other business stories
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Holiday Inn Express expands Port Moresby’s hotel market
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Holiday Inn Express Port Moresby is the latest in a succession of new hotels opening – or set to open – in Papua New Guinea’s capital. Business Advantage PNG asks InterContinental Hotels’ Tim Pollock where this three-star property fits in PNG’s hospitality market, and discusses the challenges of running a hotel in PNG.
Papua New Guinea’s Kina Group buys Maybank; listing in sights
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Kina Group is set to become Papua New Guinea’s fourth retail bank, when it takes over the Malaysian-owned Maybank (PNG) in late July, ahead of a possible stock market listing.
People moves: New Britain Palm Oil, Nambawan Super, Post-Courier
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New board members for New Britain Palm Oil, a new Chief Investment Officer at Nambawan Super, and a new Chairman at the Post-Courier.
In brief: PNG LNG project plans investment decision on third train in 2017, and other business stories
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PNG Government signs agreement with PNG LNG project partners, UN expects significant economic growth in PNG, and National Petroleum Company to revise annual plan following oil crash. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
The next wave of investment opportunities in Papua New Guinea
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The successful completion of the PNG LNG project has turned the focus onto where new investment opportunities lie. Senior representatives from the IFC, Austrade and Nambawan Super got together at the recent Papua New Guinea Advantage Investment Summit to share their thoughts.
Program firms up for Papua New Guinea Advantage Summit
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September’s Papua New Guinea Advantage Investment and Infrastructure Summit looks like being the largest ever, with delegate registrations up and a very strong roster of high profile speakers, say organisers.
In brief: Cabinet considers Ramu Valley as a ‘Special Economic Zone’ for agriculture and other business stories
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Cabinet considers a plan to turn the lush Ramu Valley into a Special Economic Zone, Microbank aims at 50,000 customers and Nambawan Super’s overseas investments down 20 per cent. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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