Woodside talks to National Petroleum Company, ratings agency expects oil prices to fall further, and illegal logging continues, says Oro Governor, Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Woodside Petroleum talks with National Petroleum Co after Oil Search takeover rejected, and other business stories
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PNG LNG project may prove to be Santos’ saviour as profit slumps 82%
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A founding shareholder in the PNG LNG project, Santos, says it will carry out a ‘full strategic review’ of its operations, after losing more than A$8 billion in market value in the first half of 2015.
Corporate organisations build on success of remote Papua New Guinea health initiatives
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Travel times to medical centres in remote parts of Papua New Guinea have been cut from three weeks to as little as three hours as a result of health initiatives introduced by Digicel’s PNG Foundation. Business Advantage PNG spoke to Foundation CEO Beatrice Mahuru to find out how this has been achieved.
In brief: Papua New Guinea aims to strengthen business relationship with United Kingdom, and other business stories
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O’Neill wants PNG to take advantage of global business opportunities, Australia provides additional development funds, and Air Niugini outsources Lihir airport services. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Bright spots, but challenges remain for Papua New Guinea’s mining sector
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Despite some positive developments for the mining sector in Papua New Guinea, the industry continues to face funding challenges for critical exploration activity, the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum’s Greg Anderson tells Business Advantage PNG.
In brief: Papua New Guinea’s rating outlook falls to negative with Moody’s downgrade, and other business stories
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Moody’s lowers Papua New Guinea rating outlook, Australians banned from Bougainville, and PNG to commence free trade talks with China. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Salini-Impregilo to develop Papua New Guinea’s biggest hydro project, and other business stories
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Italian firm to construct giant Chimbo hydro dam, SOEs’ assets valued at K20 billion, and development concept for Elk-Antelope expected by mid-year. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Papua New Guinea Business Council members concerned at lack of foreign currency
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The President of the Australia–Papua New Guinea Business Council says his members have expressed concern to Prime Minister they are unable to source enough foreign currency.
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