AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNew Caledonia bailout: France has agreed an in-principle rescue package of up to AU$900m for New Caledonia, aimed at stopping the pension and health systems sliding further toward collapse and bridging the 2026 and 2027 budgets, with most support expected as grants but still pending French parliament approval. Nickel investment politics: French President Emmanuel Macron has told local politicians he doesn’t want Chinese money in New Caledonia’s nickel industry, steering potential buyers toward Emirati and Indian bidders for the territory’s three loss-making smelters. Pacific finance & unity: At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders backed reforms, stronger collective security and more climate action, while the meeting’s “empty chairs” highlighted gaps in political representation across member states. Regional tensions: China warned of “consequences” over Taiwan’s presence at the Forum, putting Palau in the middle of Beijing-Taipei rivalry. Local business impact: Two years after the 2024 riots, Nouméa businesses and jobs are still recovering, with tourism and insurance rebuilds described as severely disrupted. Tech & privacy watch: LG smart TVs were reported to log audio with the screen off and sweep local networks, raising new questions for consumers and regulators.
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