AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoPacific Security Shock: China test-fired a nuclear-capable long-range missile into the Pacific with a dummy warhead, drawing immediate condemnation from Australia and others, including Papua New Guinea, after Australia and Fiji signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance in Suva. Defence + Economy Deal: Australia and Fiji also signed the Vuvale Union, with Canberra pledging over A$1b (about US$693m) across 10 years, tying security cooperation to climate, health, migration and economic integration. PNG Governance & Integrity: Prime Minister James Marape signalled a Cabinet reshuffle after performance reviews, while also ordering an independent forensic audit into PNG’s SME Fund after allegations over K200m disbursements. Jobs Gap Watch: A World Bank update says PNG’s growth is strong but quality jobs are lagging, with more people pushed into subsistence and informal work. Tourism Planning: PNGTPA and NCDC launched a National Capital District Accommodation Inventory & Capacity Survey to improve Port Moresby event readiness and investment decisions. Gulf Infrastructure Push: Marape launched six Gulf LLG projects worth K315m, including major road and market works. Mining Update: Taruga Minerals’ rock-chip results at Gwamogwamo returned up to 6.9g/t gold and 8% copper, pointing to a larger gold-copper system.
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