AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNew Caledonia finance: A debt crisis is still biting two years after the riots, with the latest reporting pointing to how deep financial stress is shaping the territory’s economic outlook. Pacific tourism: The Pacific Tourism Organisation has returned to New Zealand’s travel industry via its 2026 “Treasures of the South Pacific” roadshow, featuring New Caledonia and other Pacific destinations to boost destination awareness. Regional diplomacy: The 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau underlined a “complex and challenging” strategic environment, with leaders absent and debate focused on how to respond to major geopolitical pressures. Digital identity in the region: France Titres has rolled out an easier way for French citizens in New Caledonia and other territories to certify France Identité via a local town-hall QR activation process. Digital credentials for business: In the US, regulators clarified that banks can use state-issued mobile driver’s licenses and other verifiable digital credentials for customer identity checks under existing rules. Tech and governance: Australia is moving toward a “digital duty of care” for platforms, while the UK is pushing device-level child protections and stronger controls around harmful content.
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