Business’ failure to pay taxes prompts tax reform review, SABL files go missing in Lands Department, and 30 companies face licence cancellations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Total to build separate LNG pipeline, and other business stories
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11 Jul 2017 by Leave a Comment
Competition concerns prompt Total to build separate LNG pipeline, NICTA chief admits PNG has no cyber attack defence mechanisms, and BCL to step up community engagement. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Highlands Highway upgrade funding details still to be worked out, and other business stories
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24 Jan 2017 by Leave a Comment
Prime Minister says funding details of Highlands Highway upgrade yet to be finalised, parliament considering outlawing roadblocks, and Telikom replaces CDMA network. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
What’s on the agenda for Papua New Guinea business in 2017?
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18 Jan 2017 by 2 Comments
As Papua New Guinea business gets back to work, Business Advantage PNG looks at some of the issues coming up in 2017. It looks likely to be a year of preparing for better times.
New exchange may see internet costs in Papua New Guinea fall, says analyst
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13 Oct 2016 by 5 Comments
While a consultancy’s report has shown that internet costs in Papua New Guinea are amongst the highest in the world, prices are falling. Encouragingly, an agreement announced this week could see internet costs fall even further.
Opinion: What you need to know about Papua New Guinea’s new Cybercrime Act
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23 Aug 2016 by 23 Comments
The Papua New Guinea Government has passed the Cybercrime Bill, which applies to the use of electronic systems and devices, including: spam, hacking, forgery and computer fraud. Zinnia Dawidi, a lawyer specializing in IT & Telecommunications Law, outlines the implications for businesses and individuals.
In brief: ‘Clan vetting’ the key to resolving PNG LNG royalty issue, says Energy Minister
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10 Aug 2016 by Leave a Comment
Officials sent to negotiate with Hides landowners over non-payment of royalties from PNG LNG project, Ok Tedi earns K623 million since March, and PNG Post pays K500,000 in dividends. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: National Information and Communication Technology Authority, ANZ Bank, Finance Department
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7 Oct 2015 by Leave a Comment
Cabinet re-appoints CEO of NICTA, a new CEO for ANZ Bank, and Finance Dept Secretary confirmed
In brief: Moves to reduce internet charges and other business stories
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18 Mar 2015 by 1 Comment
New technology may reduce internet charges, Vanuatu assesses cyclone damage and Newcrest buys Wamum gold project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: First LNG shipment on board ship this week and other business stories
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15 May 2014 by Leave a Comment
First LNG cargo loaded this week, O’Neill announces inquiry into asset sales by PNGSDP, and more room for mobile phone operators, says NICTA. Your weekly digest of the week’s top business stories.
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