AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: A “war” is heating up over deep-sea minerals, with diplomats set to move from quiet deals to public fights as mining targets minerals vital for modern manufacturing and weapons. Pacific Security Spotlight: The Pacific Islands Forum is gearing up for a Palau leaders meeting that will play out against intensifying US–China rivalry, while Guam’s Micronesia security dialogue framed the region as a frontline, not a sideshow. Connectivity Upgrade: NEC says it has finished the 2,250 km East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), bringing first optical links to Nauru, Kiribati, and FSM—cutting reliance on unstable satellite service. Nauru Identity Vote: Nauru’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to rename the country “Naoero,” with a referendum now required. Economy Under Pressure: The World Bank warns Pacific growth will slow further in 2026 as energy and shipping costs rise and tourism momentum cools, with Nauru among the economies facing the squeeze.
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