AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSocial Protection Gap: A UN DESA policy brief warns Pacific SIDS still have big coverage gaps, leaving people exposed to climate disasters and food, fuel and energy shocks—while noting Palau and the Cook Islands exceed 90% coverage. Cyber & Fraud Risks: Palau’s OSP and Financial Intelligence Unit say online financial scams are rising, using social media, AI and deepfakes, and urge residents to protect personal data and report suspicious activity. Ocean Energy Push: Palau is moving toward wave power, with a Taiwanese team surveying seabed sites off the east and south coasts for a gravity-based wave-energy system. Regional Fisheries Leadership: Pacific countries backed Pacific-led, science-based fisheries solutions at COFI37, calling for stronger recognition and support for regional cooperation. US-Pacific Economic Shift: The US says it will deepen Pacific engagement with more private-sector-led growth and “trade over aid,” while flagging concerns about China’s “malign activities.” Palau in Apple Bundle News: iCloud+ is being expanded to include Apple TV and Apple Arcade in 100+ countries, including Palau, at no extra charge. Drug Fight Funding Debate (Fiji): Fiji’s finance minister defends cuts to police and military drug-fighting allocations, citing fiscal pressure while pointing to multilateral partner support.
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