Papua New Guinea’s currency, the kina, has been steady this year after weakening against a number of major currencies in late 2020. Should it be devalued further? We asked Jonathan Prince, Treasurer at Westpac PNG, to consider the consequences.
Gradual devaluation of Papua New Guinea’s currency would be ‘helpful’, says banker
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9 Jun 2021 by 7 Comments
2021 PNG 100 CEO Survey: a snapshot of the effects of COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea [analysis]
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21 May 2021 by Leave a Comment
The annual Business Advantage/Westpac PNG 100 CEO Survey has captured the depth of the COVID-19 crisis and the sense of uncertainty that exists among businesses in Papua New Guinea. Westpac’s Senior Economist Justin Smirk takes a closer look.
In brief: PNG Tourism Promotion Authority reveals exit survey numbers and other business stories
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Papua New Guinea’s Tourism Promotion Authority reveals bleak outcome for 2020, Kumul Petroleum Holdings gets three petroleum retention licenses and new equity holders for PNG LNG. The business news in brief.
In brief: Third mobile carrier getting ready to roll by year-end and other business stories
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Communications Minister confident in a new telco by year-end, the ICCC initiates review of Kina’s takeover of Westpac, and Ok Tedi Mining pledges K10 million in COVID-19 relief. Your business news in brief.
Nothing to fear: Kina Bank’s executive dismisses claims of ‘duopoly’ in Papua New Guinea
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10 Feb 2021 by 5 Comments
Kina Bank will adopt a ‘multi-brand’ strategy after acquiring Westpac PNG, according to Lesieli Taviri, Executive General Manager for Banking. She believes fears about a duopoly are unfounded.
Kina Bank buys Westpac’s Pacific assets in billion kina deal
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7 Dec 2020 by 6 Comments
Kina Bank has consolidated its position as Papua New Guinea’s second largest bank, and also taken a first step towards becoming a regional bank, by acquiring the assets of Westpac in Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
Papua New Guinea’s 2021 National Budget: the most ‘challenging in our lifetime’
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23 Nov 2020 by 1 Comment
The current economic conditions are the most ‘challenging in our lifetime’, according to Justin Smirk, Senior Economist at Westpac. He told a Business Advantage PNG briefing that the success of the 2021 National Budget depended on getting Papua New Guinea’s non-resources economy firing.
Appetite for change: best practice tips for Papua New Guinea ecommerce
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14 Oct 2020 by 3 Comments
Small businesses could be up and running with an ecommerce site in as little as a month, if they follow the advice of Robert Webber and Kaye Iling, the brains behind Food Pro PNG’s recent ecommerce launch.
In brief: Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister announces major cabinet reshuffle and other business stories
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5 Oct 2020 by 1 Comment
Marape shakes-up his cabinet, environmental studies to be conducted in four mine sites and the National Development Bank signs agreement to help fund SMEs. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
In brief: ADB approves K87 million telecommunications investment in Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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The Asian Development Bank approves a multi-million kina investment in telecommunications in Papua New Guinea, Investment Promotion Authority looks to make doing business easier, and Fortescue Metal Group announces plans for hydropower projects in PNG. The business news you need to kickstart your week.
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