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If your business does business with Papua New Guinea, you can’t afford to miss this respected international event.

 

Author: Charlotte Armstrong

With tariffs, military conflict and geopolitics at play, it's already been an extraordinary year for the global economy. Business Advantage PNG speaks with eminent economist Chris Richardson, who will be keynote speaker at this year's Papua New Guinea Investment Conference in August, for his views on what it all means for business. [caption id="attachment_16578" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Chris Richardson[/caption] BAPNG: As an economist who has built a strong public profile over many years, how do you see your role? Chris Richardson: The world is getting both more volatile and more complicated.  My hope is that I can help people walk away with a better understanding of what’s happening – and why. BAPNG: You’ve spoken with a lot of business leaders over the years. What question/s...

Key speakers and the latest program have been announced for the 2025 Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference. The event takes place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 August, on the eve of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence. PNG’s premier international investment event is renowned for its engaging program, curated by professional journalists. Respected economist Chris Richardson will provide the keynote address on Day 1, discussing the rapidly-changing global business landscape and what it means for Papua New Guinea. For an overview of the rest of the Program, including the bonus Fiji update, click here. Register here before 1 July to obtain your registration at the early bird discount. Key themes Global context: Understanding international trends...

Respected economist Chris Richardson will provide the keynote address on Day 1 of the Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference in Brisbane. One of Australia’s best-known economists, Chris is a columnist with the Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age. He has worked at Australia's Federal Treasury and the International Monetary Fund, as well as Access Economics. Chris will talk about the rapidly-changing global business landscape and what it means for Papua New Guinea. This year's conference will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 August, on the eve of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence....

Business Advantage International is delighted to announce that KPMG has renewed its long-standing major sponsorship of the flagship Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference. The 2025 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 August. “KPMG is delighted to continue our long-term partnership with the conference, which has a genuine focus on promoting investment right across PNG’s economy," said Zanie Theron, Partner-in-Charge of KPMG's South Pacific Practice. "Business Advantage International consistently delivers the highest quality program to a high calibre audience. With 2025 marking the 50th anniversary of PNG's independence, this year's conference promises to be even more memorable.” The program for this year’s conference will focus on highlighting critical global economic trends, including tariffs, trade,...