Author: The National
NSL delivers strong results
DESPITE enduring tough local and global economic conditions, Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) delivered strong results for the 2023 financial year, and 2024 is already off to a tough start, says […]
FPDA, BAT partner in bulb onion solar dryer project
THE Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA) and the British American Tobacco (BAT) are partnering for the bulb onion solar dryer project at Nipuka village in Daulo district, Eastern Highlands. FPDA […]
Economist outlines 6 problems affecting PNG
WESTPAC economist Justin Smirk says there six problems affecting the national economy and businesses which are: shortage of expertise and skills, foreign exchange, security, unreliable utilities, lack of government capacity […]
Growth may accelerate
By NATHAN WOTI PAPUA New Guinea’s economic growth was slower than anticipated in 2023 at 2.7 per cent, however, it is expected to accelerate to 5.3 per cent this year. […]
POM City Markets providing opportunities for small business vendors, says manager
By THOMAS DILU MORE than 50 small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) turned up for the Port Moresby City Markets at the Stanley Esplanade, Harbourside in downtown Port Moresby on Saturday – the […]
Fund reaffirms commitment to its members
NAMBAWAN Super Limited (NSL) will continue to use its position as the industry leader to influence policy reforms that benefit all Papua New Guineans, as well as reforms to tax […]
Institute inks MoU with Malaysian counterpart
THE National Institute of Standards and Industrial Technology (Nisit) has partnered with its counterpart in Malaysia to protect Papua New Guinea against unsafe and subpar products, and promote measurement and […]
Businesses waiting for promised relief, staying positive
By PETER ESILA CITY Pharmacy Limited founder Sir Mahesh Patel says the business is slowly rebuilding from the damage caused by the Jan 10 civil unrest. “Rebuilding is slow due […]
Local industries need to be prioritised, says council head
THE founder of the Micro-Small-Medium Enterprise Council (MSMEC) James Gore is concerned about the challenges faced by producers in accessing the domestic market due to an influx of imported products. […]
Bigger prize pool
By MICHAEL PHILIP THE annual Niu Power Ltd Sports Tok Rugby 7s is set to come back livelier, bigger and better this year with a total walk-away cash prize pool […]