Visa suspensions to hit tourism, rice imports slammed, and a coal power plant proposed for Lae. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Visas-on-arrival suspensions for November, and other business news
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16 Oct 2018 by 1 Comment
In brief: Ramu NiCo announces K4.8b expansion plans, and other business news
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Ramu NiCo announces expansion, Kina Bank celebrates innovation award, and Frieda River Project Accord signed. A weekly digest of the latest business news.
In Brief: KAML announces half-year profit of K1.22m, and other business stories
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Kina Asset Management’s half-year net profit, Range View precinct under way, and a local tech company trials its own messaging app. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Air Niugini launches new direct routes, and other business news
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Air Niugini launches new direct route, Total wins contract for Lihir Gold Mine, and a new state-owned-enterprise is formed. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: Steamships, Air Niugini, Kumul Consolidated Holdings, PNG Post, PNG Power
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28 Aug 2018 by Leave a Comment
New director at Steamships, changes at Air Niugini, Kumul Consolidated Holdings, PNG Post, PNG Power
PNG Power MD outlines plans to cut tariffs by half and sharply increase access to electricity
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14 Aug 2018 by 2 Comments
PNG Power is aiming to cut tariffs by half and electrify 70 per cent of the country in the next five to 10 years according to Acting Managing Director Carolyn Blacklock. But to achieve those goals the organisation will require a new ‘business model’ she says.
Clever thinking required to solve Papua New Guinea energy issues, say experts
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17 Jul 2018 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea has some ambitious plans to expand its population’s access to electricity. However, boosting electricity supply across the country requires ‘some very clever thinking,’ say energy analysts.
Improving access to finance the key to solar power expansion in Papua New Guinea
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3 Jul 2018 by 3 Comments
Improved access to finance could the rapid development of solar power, according to Jon Pittar, Managing Director of solar provider, Solar Solutions PNG. If the government is to achieve its energy goal of giving access to power to 70 per cent of the population by 2030, he believes solar-powered systems must be provided to rural communities.
In brief: Papua New Guinea on the cusp of a ‘super cycle’ in mining investment, says the ANZ, and other business stories
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Papua New Guinea economy on the cusp of a mining boom, kina’s fair value ‘around US 23-25 cents’, and niche tourism could nearly triple tourism numbers in 10 years. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: LNG production resumes earlier than expected, and other business stories
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18 Apr 2018 by Leave a Comment
Production resumes at the LNG plant as more reserves found, BHP Billiton to be sued over alleged environmental damage, and talks with China over a free trade agreement. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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