AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoYouth and Technology: Nauru ranked 39th among 56 Commonwealth countries in a new youth AI-readiness study, behind Fiji and Papua New Guinea but ahead of Samoa. The findings highlight the skills and access challenges facing young people as AI reshapes work and business. Renewable Energy: Sunergise plans to acquire New Zealand’s Infratec, expanding its solar and battery-storage capabilities across the Pacific. The companies have jointly delivered five renewable energy plants in the region, including in Nauru. Trade and Investment: Nauru and Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations, identifying trade, sustainable development, digitalisation and human capital as potential areas for cooperation. Freight Costs: Swire Shipping will raise fuel surcharges on specified Pacific routes from 15 November. Standard container charges from major international origins to designated Pacific destinations will rise to US$535 for a 20-foot container and US$1,070 for a 40-foot unit, adding pressure to regional shipping costs.
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