AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFrance Funding Boost for New Caledonia: Paris has approved a second phase of its Economic and Social Reconstruction Pact, adding €84.7m (CFP10.1bn) for 50 infrastructure and development projects to rebuild the economy, create jobs and improve services, following Phase 1’s €57m for 54 projects. Mining & Finance Update: A group reported an H1 2026 EBITDA rebound to €276m (from €191m) alongside progress on its funding plan, with operational updates across lithium, manganese and mineral sands. Maritime Boundary Talks Stalled: Vanuatu says negotiations with France over the maritime boundary with New Caledonia are blocked by the sovereignty dispute over the uninhabited islands of Matthew (Umaenupne) and Hunter (Umaeneag). Pacific Trade & Logistics: Swire Projects delivered a 184-tonne bow section and six heavy barges from Vietnam to Brisbane, with the vessel then heading to Nouméa. Regional Conservation Push: Solomon Islands joined the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), expanding a transboundary marine protected area initiative across Melanesia. Sports Tourism: Guam will host the Oceania Volleyball Championship (Aug 3-9), with teams including New Caledonia set to compete.
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