Papua New Guinea’s Morobe Province recently issued titles to landowner groups for a small percentage of the fertile Markham Valley. Grow PNG’s David Stewart tells Business Advantage PNG that this has sparked interest from third-party investors in what could become a case study for the development of the country’s agriculture sector.
Land titles in Papua New Guinea’s breadbasket ‘open gates’ to agriculture investments
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Papua New Guinea’s ‘engine room’ seeing new investment, says Lae Chamber president
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18 Jun 2024 by 2 Comments
In spite of the challenges, Papua New Guinea’s second city, Lae, is experienced some significant new investments. Business Advantage PNG sits down with John Byrne, President of the Lae Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the state of play in the country’s “engine room”.
Smart Farmer Program a ‘game-changer’ for Papua New Guinea’s rice farmers
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3 Jul 2023 by 3 Comments
With rice farming expanding in Papua New Guinea, the country’s largest rice supplier, Trukai Industries, is partnering with tertiary institutions to help upskill farmers on the basics of irrigation rice farming.
In brief: Papua New Guinea’s potential to become the Pacific’s ‘Powerhouse’ and other stories
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26 Oct 2022 by Leave a Comment
Latest ANZ Pacific Report highlights Papua New Guinea’s economic potential, Santos posts record production largely due to PNG and a new partnership between Paradise Foods and PHAMA Plus. Your business news in nutshell.
In brief: Steamships to bring Marriott brand to Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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20 Oct 2022 by Leave a Comment
Steamships to open first Marriott-branded property in Papua New Guinea, exports of mud crabs to Singapore, and temporary disruptions at Lae port. Your business news in a nutshell.
In brief: Papua New Guinea’s economy returns to growth and other business stories
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The World Bank forecasts positive economic growth for Papua New Guinea, Trukai Industries gets ISO recertification. and new seafood holding and distribution facility to open in PNG. The business news you need.
In brief: Five countries abandon the Pacific Island Forum and other business stories
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10 Feb 2021 by Leave a Comment
Micronesian nations leave the Pacific Island Forum, Kumul Submarine Cable yet to be completed and Daru Island becomes centre of political tension. The latest business news in a nutshell.
In brief: good news for Wafi-Golpu and other business stories
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17 Feb 2020 by 3 Comments
Wafi-Golpu Joint Venture partners receive ‘green light’ to engage in discussions with the State of Papua New Guinea, petroleum licences owe over K10 million and Gerehu to NiuPower gas plant transmission lines completed. The business news you need to kick-start your week.
Agriculture in Papua New Guinea: a sector profile
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25 Nov 2019 by 1 Comment
A profile of the agriculture sector in Papua New Guinea, including governance and legislation, key players, opportunities, challenges and incentives.
In brief: Newcrest announces results and comments on Wafi-Golpu and other business stories
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Newcrest unveils its 2019 results and comments on Wafi-Golpu, Kingston Resources to increase exploration at Misima and the Investment Promotion Authority revisits K1,000 penalty. Your business digest of business news.
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