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19 June, 2025

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...

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19 June, 2025

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...

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27 May, 2025

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....

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12 May, 2022

We are delighted to announce that one of Australia’s most well-known business commentators, Saul Eslake, will provide the keynote address on Day 1 of the 2022 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. Eslake, former Chief Economist at ANZ and at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, will appear in person in Brisbane to consider the outlook for PNG in the context of a volatile geopolitical climate, and provide insights into how companies and investors can navigate these uncertain times. Hosted by PNG's leading business media, the conference will promote business and investment opportunities in PNG, showcasing a wide range of industry sectors right across the economy. [caption id="attachment_14172" align="alignright" width="300"] The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.[/caption] Over two days (15 & 16 August) at the Brisbane Convention...

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4 September, 2021

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, the Hon. James Marape MP, will make the opening address at the 2021 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference on the morning of Tuesday 7 September.   The Prime Minister will outline his government’s strategy for improving the environment for business and investment in the country to an audience of international and local investors, financiers and senior business executives.   He will be joined at the three-day conference by around 40 expert speakers, including Samoa’s newly-elected Prime Minister, Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Zed Seselja, and former ANZ Bank Chief Economist, Saul Eslake.   The international event, which will run from 7 to 9 September, is a digital conference this year to avoid COVID-19-related...