AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNew Caledonia Politics & Finance: New Caledonia’s newly elected government says it’s in “cessation of payments” and warns of a possible complete shutdown if it can’t secure about 13 billion Pacific francs (€109m) by end-August, as it tries to mobilise French-backed “refoundation pact” funds. Cabinet & Economic Priorities: President Milakulo Tukumuli has unveiled a “collegial” cabinet, with portfolios including health, social protection and transport, and economy/tax/telecom plus customs and external trade under vice-president Christopher Gygès—amid pressure from the troubled domestic airline Air Calédonie. Regional Security Diplomacy: Ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting, Australia is pushing stronger regional cooperation at the Foreign Ministers level, with discussions also shaped by Sino-American and Sino-Australian competition. Pacific Business & Travel: The Solomon Islands is highlighted at the “Treasures of the South Pacific” roadshow in Australia, with ToSP reporting strong regional tourism business interest. Tech & Consumer Watch Market: France’s new opt-in consent rules for telemarketing take effect Aug 11, requiring companies to prove valid customer consent—an immediate compliance hit for businesses operating in France.
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