AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Rules: The UN’s International Seabed Authority warns Pacific states not to get swept up by a renewed rush to mine the deep ocean, as the US moves to issue permits and Nauru’s government-linked venture seeks to bypass the ISA’s developing code. Pacific Visa Revenue: New Zealand’s reduced Pacific visa fees and longer default visas could cut revenue by about $1–2 million a year, with officials saying the impact will be managed by shifting funding from foreign affairs. One China Policy: Nauru issued a Cabinet directive requiring public servants and state-linked bodies to follow the One China principle, including tighter rules on how Taiwan is referenced and represented. Trade & Cost of Living: Nauru’s commerce minister says direct cargo shipping and expanded trade with China are lowering prices and improving livelihoods, after earlier long transshipment routes drove shortages and high costs. Connectivity Boost: The East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS) has been completed, bringing high-speed internet to Nauru and improving reliability versus satellite links. Citizenship Industry Watch: A new Global Citizenship Programs Index says the market is shifting from competing on price to competing on governance and compliance, with families building “citizenship portfolios” rather than betting on a single program.
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