AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoNew Caledonia Finance Crunch: New president Milakulo Tukumuli says the territory is in “cessation of payments” and needs about 13 billion Pacific francs (€109m) by end-August to avoid a full shutdown, as his new cabinet is set to tackle the fallout from the May 2024 riots and stabilize finances. Cabinet Portfolios: Tukumuli has taken key health, social protection and transport roles, while vice-president Christopher Gygès keeps economy, tax, telecoms, customs, external trade and “food sovereignty.” Pacific Security Diplomacy: Ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting on 30 August, foreign ministers in Suva are setting up talks on regional security and intensifying Sino-US/Sino-Australian competition. Oceania Sports Business: Australia beat Guam to reach the men’s Oceania Volleyball final against New Caledonia, adding another high-profile event to the region’s sports calendar. Tech & Retail Watch Trends: Seiko and Casio continue pushing premium and niche watch releases, with pricing and availability differences showing how quickly global demand reshapes local retail.
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