Minister for State Enterprises Sasindran Muthuvel has revealed his plans to reform Papua New Guinean’s under-capitalised state utilities and telecommunications businesses. The future could involve partial privatisation, he says.
Privatisation on the agenda for Papua New Guinea’s state-owned enterprises?
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In brief: O’Neill proposes electoral reform, including voting system, and other business stories
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‘First past the post’ voting system to return, expansion of Milne Bay airport, and rugby league now a K15m a year business. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Leading banker calls for more foreign exchange injection, and other business stories
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BSP wants another US$100-200m foreign exchange injection, Air Niugini expects local business benefits from Rugby League games, and gold refinery to expand. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: New Public Enterprises Minister to review state-owned enterprises prior to privatisation, and other business stories
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Duma to review SOEs before privatisation process, Santos reported to be selling PNG LNG stake, KCH receives study on proposed 1800MW hydro dam. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: PM to launch construction phase of Pacific Marine Industrial Zone project, and other business stories
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Pacific Marine Industrial Zone construction to start this month, personnel emoluments overruns costing PNG millions, and Newcrest Mining delivers profit. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: Papua New Guinea Chamber of Commerce and Cue Energy
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A new CEO for the PNG Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a new Chief Operations Officer for Water PNG and changes to Cue Energy’s board.
People moves: Water PNG, World Bank, Mayur Resources, Air Niugini
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A new Chief Operating officer at Water PNG, a new Country Manager for the World Bank and a new Managing Director for Mayur Resources
People Moves: executive moves and changes relevant to Papua New Guinea
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Ross Garnaut resigns from Ok Tedi Economist Ross Garnaut resigned this month as Chairman of OK Tedi Mining Ltd, citing the difficulties of fulfilling his duties following the travel ban to PNG imposed on him by PNG’s PM Peter O’Neill in November 2012. Former PM Sir Mekere Morauta has been nominated to take over the position. He […]
Key investment organisations in Papua New Guinea
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Two organisations worth knowing about if you’re looking to invest in Papua New Guinea. Investment Promotion Authority (www.ipa.gov.pg) The IPA is the first point of contact for any potential investor considering doing business in PNG. Not only is the IPA responsible for promoting PNG as a business and investment destination, including the facilitation of trade visits, […]
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