AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Rules: The UN’s International Seabed Authority chief says Pacific nations are shaping the future mining code, even as renewed interest grows after the US signalled it could issue permits—an approach the ISA calls unlawful and a threat to international maritime law. Nauru-China Policy: Nauru has ordered public servants and state-linked bodies to follow the “One China” line, including tighter rules on Taiwan-related wording and symbols, as Taiwan’s unofficial office in Fiji pushes back on Nauru’s “province” framing. Visa Shock to Government Revenue: New Zealand’s reduced Pacific visa fees and longer default visas could cut Nauru-linked travellers’ costs—but the government expects a $1–2 million-a-year revenue hit and says it will manage the gap through budget transfers. Trade & Cost of Living: Nauru’s commerce minister points to more direct cargo shipping with China as a driver of lower prices and steadier supplies. Connectivity Boost: A new submarine cable, EMCS, has been completed to link Kiribati, Kosrae and Nauru, aiming to replace slow satellite links with faster, more reliable internet for payments and services.
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