Palm Oil 'A Big Focus' For Papua New Guinea's Economy: PM


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Papua New Guinea is aiming to boost its economy through the expansion of its controversial palm oil industry, Prime Minister James Marape told AFP on Monday.

"Oil palm is a premier crop that we are looking at. We have set aside some money for state equity to attract investments," he said.

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