AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIndo-Pacific Security: Taiwan says China’s submarine-launched, nuclear-capable long-range missile test landed between Nauru and Tuvalu, tracked over the Philippines—raising regional alarm as Australia’s Richard Marles warns the move is destabilising. Pacific Defence Deals: Anthony Albanese’s push to counter China’s influence surged in Suva with Fiji’s Ocean of Peace Alliance and Vuvale Union partnership, formalising consultation and mutual defence language. Regional Fisheries & Jobs: The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee ministerial meeting wrapped in Wellington with Tuvalu among participants, while Tuvalu Fisheries Authority opened an EOI for a Project Procurement Officer for the TV PROPER oceanscape program. Climate Resilience Funding: GEF approved four Pacific adaptation projects, including for Tuvalu and Fiji, to tackle flooding, sea-level rise and coastal erosion. Energy Costs: Fiji and Samoa announced July fuel and LPG price cuts, pointing to improving global market conditions. Business & Investment: Fiji advanced reforms to make its Investment Act 2020 more streamlined for investors, aiming for faster, safer project approvals.
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