AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPacific Security Watch: The 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting is set for Palau on Aug 30–Sep 4, with leaders flagging how fast-shifting geopolitics is pulling the region into Cold War-style rivalry between the US and China. Digital Infrastructure: NEC says it has completed the 2,250 km East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), bringing first optical submarine connectivity to Kosrae, Tarawa and Nauru—cutting reliance on satellite links and boosting services like video calls and digital payments. Cable Risk: A new report warns many island states depend on a small number of vulnerable undersea cables, leaving them exposed to outages from accidents and sabotage. Nauru Identity Move: Nauru’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to rename the country “Naoero,” with a referendum next. Economy Pressure: The World Bank projects Pacific growth slipping to about 2.8% in 2026 as fuel, shipping and weaker tourism keep squeezing budgets.
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