Kina CEO says global economy picking up but Papua New Guinea still faces challenges
Greg Pawson, the recently appointed Chief Executive of Kina Securities, believes the world economy is showing signs of recovery, which will have a positive effect...
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Agri-tourism a big opportunity for Papua New Guinea says Agricultural Development Foundation president
As it stands, many people in the sector in Papua New Guinea think agriculture is limited to growing and selling crops, but Linibi says the...
Transparency initiative reveals PNG’s extractive industries a big contributor to the economy
The fourth Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) report, compiled by consultants Ernst & Young, shows that the sector dominates exports and is a major part...
Galip nut a global opportunity for Papua New Guinea agriculture
The nut sector has a predicted global annual growth rate of more than 5 per cent for the forecast period of 2016 to 2020....
Shift in demand for ‘exotic’ minerals resources could provide opportunities for Papua New Guinea
A shift in the resources industry is expected, with demand for more ‘exotic’ minerals increasing. But Justin Smirk, Senior Economist at Westpac Institutional Bank tells...
Local knowledge and ‘being there’ critical for business success in the Pacific region
Ian Tarutia, CEO of NASFUND, agreed that the Melanesian cultures are aligned. He outlined three regional tourism investments with super fund colleagues in Solomon Islands...
Papua New Guinea’s 2018 Budget signals a shift away from dependence on the resources sector
The Papua New Guinea Treasurer has handed down the countrys’ 2018 National Budget. It indicates that the government is looking to focus more on the...
O’Neill flags new initiatives to promote agriculture in Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister Peter O’Neill and his Agriculture Minister, Benny Allen, have promised to boost access to credit for agricultural projects....
Boosting Papua New Guinea agriculture the way out of poverty, as new dairy farm starts production
There are compelling reasons to boost Papua New Guinea’s agriculture sector, according to Ilan Weiss, Chairman of Innovative Agro Industry. It can reduce reliance on...
Shift in demand for ‘exotic’ minerals resources could provide opportunities for Papua New Guinea
Demand for minerals, including lithium, cobalt and nickel used to develop batteries, electric cars and other electronics, is likely to grow, says Westpac’s Justin Smirk....