People moves: Kina Securities Limited, BSP Financial Group, POMCCI

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New Director for Kina Securities Limited, changes in BSP’s executive management team, new CEO for the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Day 2 report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

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Day 2 of the 2024 Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference featured top speakers from across government and business, including Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape, state-owned enterprises such as Air Niugini and PNG Ports and business chamber presidents.

As January 10 recovery payments begin, Port Moresby businesses confront the consequences

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Government funds to cover debris removal and business recovery have this week started to flow to businesses affected by the January 10 riots in Port Moresby. With funds for actual rebuilding still to be finalised, we talk to business leaders about the longer term consequences.

Port Moresby’s state of emergency: what business needs to know

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The Marape government has imposed a 14-day State of Emergency in Papua New Guinea’s capital Port Moresby to maintain public order following extraordinary rioting and looting last week. Here’s what it means for business.

Major digitisation announcements at Innovation PNG

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Last week’s 2023 Innovation PNG conference showcased some of Papua New Guinea’s best and brightest. It also featured the announcement of some significant new initiatives to stimulate the digitisation of the country’s economy.

Innovation PNG 2023 conference set for November in Port Moresby

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Innovation PNG 2023, an international-class event bringing the best of new technology, creative solutions and innovative thinking to Papua New Guinea, will be held on 10 November in Port Moresby.

Foreign exchange shortages still biting business in Papua New Guinea

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The Bank of Papua New Guinea expects a ‘windfall’ from higher international commodity prices to alleviate some of the country’s foreign exchange shortages. However, anecdotal evidence suggests the forex situation is actually getting worse.

People moves: Barrick (Niugini) Limited, POMCCI, PNG Chamber of Mines & Petroleum

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Barrick announces Country Manager for Papua New Guinea Operations, POMCCI welcomes new Chief Executive Officer and PNG Chamber of Mines & Petroleum appoints COO.

What does Papua New Guinea business want from the new Marape government?

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With its majority established in Parliament and its ministry appointed, Papua New Guinea’s Marape government is now getting back to the business of running the country. Key business leaders tell Business Advantage PNG what they think its priorities should be.

Delta spike challenging business plans in Papua New Guinea

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While businesses have adjusted to Papua New Guinea’s Niupela Pasin protocols for managing COVID-19, the delta strain is proving a major challenge. Business Advantage PNG examines how the business community is responding.