AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNew Caledonia Finance Rescue: New Caledonia’s new president Milakulo Tukumuli has secured an in-principle French bailout of up to AU$900m to shore up pensions and healthcare as the territory warns it is on the “brink of total collapse,” with most support expected as grants (still awaiting French parliament approval) and extra funding to balance the 2026 year and 2027 budget. Pacific Regional Politics: The 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau returned after 12 years, with leaders’ absences (including New Caledonia) and a heavy focus on strategic tensions, including responses to a recent ballistic missile test. Tourism Push: The Pacific Tourism Organisation is back in New Zealand via its 2026 Treasures of the South Pacific Roadshow, aiming to boost destination awareness with New Caledonia among participating markets. Digital Identity in the Region: France Titres has launched an easier way for French citizens in New Caledonia and other Pacific territories to certify France Identité using a QR code validated at local town halls, ahead of June 2026 elections. Business & Tech Governance: U.S. regulators clarified that banks can use state-issued mobile driver’s licences and other verifiable digital credentials for customer identity checks under existing rules, while a RAND report urges stronger oversight for biometric and digital ID tools in security settings.
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