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Maru says Papua New Guinea must aim at import replacement in agriculture

Business Advantage PNG19/09/201712/02/2018

by Business Advantage PNG19/09/201712/02/201801130

In an exclusive interview, Richard Maru, the new Minister for National Planning and Monitoring tells Business Advantage PNG that replacing food imports with domestic production is a priority for...

Business Life

Papua New Guinea investment company plans to turn sea water into fresh water, and expand fruit and vegetable markets

Business Advantage PNG12/09/201712/02/2018

by Business Advantage PNG12/09/201712/02/201801655

A Papua New Guinea investment company is looking to build two agribusiness projects which will turn sea water into fresh water and extend the life...

Business

Improvements to taxes and infrastructure crucial for Papua New Guinea SMEs, says Millennium Water MD

Business Advantage PNG12/09/201712/02/2018

by Business Advantage PNG12/09/201712/02/201801431

Delivery van for Owen Stanley Water. Source: Millennium Water Small and medium-sized businesses need a more supportive taxation environment and better infrastructure, Millennium Water Managing...

Business

In brief: Employment Act review underway, and other business stories

Business Advantage PNG12/09/201714/09/2017

by Business Advantage PNG12/09/201714/09/201701031

Employment and IR laws under review, Police Commissioner appeals for end to blockade of Highlands Highway, and new Agriculture Minister promises to pursue K20m for...

Business Finance

Oil prices weaker but copper up sharply: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

Business Advantage PNG12/09/201712/02/2018

by Business Advantage PNG12/09/201712/02/20180919

Oil prices have weakened, but copper has seen an upwards run. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodity and financial markets....

Business

Brand poll shows that well-established companies dominate in Papua New Guinea

Business Advantage PNG30/08/201712/02/2018

by Business Advantage PNG30/08/201712/02/201811055

A new online survey by Business Advantage PNG to identify Papua New Guinea’s most recognisable local brands suggests that there are four stand out companies. So, what...

Business Life

Entrepreneur: Sydney-based Papua New Guinea coffee roaster seeks better deal for farmers

Business Advantage PNG16/08/201717/08/2017

by Business Advantage PNG16/08/201717/08/201701501

Coffee growers earn only 2 to 5 per cent of the retail price of coffee in supermarkets, or about K2.40 (A1.20¢) a kilogram, and that’s...

Business Life News Tech

What are Papua New Guineans looking at on the Internet?

Business Advantage PNG16/08/201716/08/2017

by Business Advantage PNG16/08/201716/08/201702181

Search engine giant Google owns the three websites most visited by Papua New Guinea web users: google.com, google.com.pg and youtube.com. Two other Google services feature...

Business Featured News

Aviation and maritime industries in Papua New Guinea to address new emissions rules

Business Advantage PNG02/08/201712/02/2018

by Business Advantage PNG02/08/201712/02/201801524

Maritime and air services in and out of Papua New Guinea will need to adapt to meet future emissions reductions requirements, according to Rensie Panda,...

Featured Your Vote 2017

The final outcome of the Papua New Guinea elections may be drawn out

Business Advantage PNG25/07/201712/02/2018

by Business Advantage PNG25/07/201712/02/20180932

Vote counting in the Papua New Guinea’s national elections is continuing, with the results yet to be announced. The final shape of the government may...