Puma Energy head asks for help with foreign exchange to avoid fuel shortages, new World Bank report calls for reforms in PNG, Harbourside South development nears completion. Your business news in brief.
Papua New Guinea’s Chief Trade Officer outlines strategy to build export markets
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21 Jun 2023 by 1 Comment
Trade commissioners in overseas posts and a new online portal for exporters are among the measures being undertaken to try to increase Papua New Guinea’s international trade.
In brief: Huawei’s data centre in Papua New Guinea exposed and other business stories
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17 Aug 2020 by Leave a Comment
A report on Huawei’s data centre in Papua New Guinea shows it has security vulnerabilities, the Frieda River project gets a no from the East Sepik Provincial Assembly and new internet prices expected this year. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
How can Papua New Guinea fight African swine fever?
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1 Apr 2020 by 2 Comments
With the recent death of more than 300 pigs in the Highlands region from African swine fever, the deadly virus has finally arrived in Papua New Guinea. What can the country and its farmers do to fight it?
In brief: National Transmission Network ready by the end of 2017, and other business stories
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28 Jun 2017 by Leave a Comment
Broadband network to be completed by the end the year, Oil Search concludes five-year credit agreement and ADB approves funding Highlands Highway project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: BSP in joint venture with Kumul to expand insurance subsidiary, and other business stories
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24 Aug 2016 by Leave a Comment
A new insurance joint venture, an ultimatum on corned beef trade ban, plans to limit rice imports. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Mining resumes at the Porgera gold mine following partial closure, and other business stories
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25 Nov 2015 by Leave a Comment
Suspension of operations at Porgera mine lifted after 16 days, consumers to wait for imported vegetables, and Woodside reiterates ‘fairness’ of Oil Search takeover offer. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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