Day: August 29, 2017
BPNG sees drop in unbanked population
THE country’s unbanked population has reduced from 80 per cent to about 70 per cent, according to Bank of PNG Governor Loi Bakani, pictured. Bakani made the revelation during a […]
Apec to deliver trade opportunities
THE 2018 Apec meeting will have a positive impact on trade and investment, Professor Martin Davis, of the Institute of National Affairs, says. He said while the meeting would be […]
Department gears up to host first Apec
THE Department of Transport is ready to host the first Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ministerial transport meeting in October in Port Moresby, according to Secretary Roy Mumu. Mumu told The National […]
Blockchain tech enhances trade safety, efficiency
INNOVATIONS such as the distributed ledger technology can open ways of working and opportunities for creating value, while improving the financial inclusion challenge in PNG, according to ANZ. The technology, […]
Government, companies building business relations vital
THE government should consider contractual agreements with companies in the extractive sector as it will have a long lasting effect on the country’s credibility in doing business. Bank South Pacific […]
Air Niugini jets off with innovative technology
AIR Niugini is expected to enhance its customer experience through a partnership with Sabre Corporation that will boost the airline’s operations. This is part of the airline’s business transformation programme […]
‘Five toea still legal tender’
BANK of PNG Governor Loi Bakani says the five toea coin is still legal tender. “The five toea is a legal tender. It should not be exchanged for other goods […]
Venues locked in for finals
By JACK AMI THE Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition preliminary final and grand final matches will be played at the PNG Football Stadium. PNGNRLC administrator Stanley Hondina confirmed […]
Sandpiper are Lae hockey champions
THE Sandpiper men’s hockey club ran out victors on Sunday beating minor premiers Poroman 2-1 in the 2017 grand final of the Lae City Hockey Association competition. In the women’s […]
Telstars improve with draw
THE Telstars netball team in Tier One of the Port Moresby Netball Association’s premier division recorded their best result in the competition last week forcing a 34-34 draw against second-placed […]