AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoNew Caledonia Politics: Virginie Ruffenach was elected president of the New Caledonia Congress on July 10 after forming a coalition with Eveil Océanien, setting up a new push for recovery amid a split pro-independence/loyalist Congress. Pacific Diplomacy: Vanuatu says it will take its long-running sovereignty dispute with France over Matthew and Hunter islands to international arbitration after talks failed, arguing island control also determines rights to surrounding waters and resources. French Pacific Security: The French Pacific Commander says France had advance notice of China’s SLBM launch and viewed it as a test of nuclear deterrence credibility, while stressing France’s role as a resident Pacific power. Energy & Industry: CATL and Dutch grid storage firm Alfen plan to deploy 5 GWh of CATL’s Tener sodium-ion batteries across Europe from 2027, targeting long service life and reduced exposure to lithium price swings. Local Business & Community: Caledonia Lions installed new officers and flagged an Aug. 11 Corn and Brat Festival meeting at Merchants Bank.
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