AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWest Asia Shock, India’s Austerity Push: PM Narendra Modi again urged Indians to cut fuel use, work from home, avoid foreign travel and defer gold purchases, framing it as a “major crisis” and warning against unnecessary import spending as oil-linked costs strain foreign exchange. Fuel Watch: India’s retail petrol/diesel prices stayed steady despite global volatility, with officials stressing there’s no shortage and no need for panic buying. Pacific Climate & Oceans: Laos launched a $1.1m disaster risk insurance deal with WFP to speed payouts after floods and droughts. In the Pacific, Solomon Islands says climate loss and damage costs it $79m a year, while PNG and Tonga used the Melanesian Ocean Summit to press for united ocean protection. Local Governance & Accountability: A US GAO review flags Compact funding delays that could weaken Palau’s recovery and services. Business/Tech & Society: Digicel PNG’s CEO stepped down; Sri Lanka police uncovered a cross-border cyber fraud network involving Indian nationals. Sports/Regional Culture: NZ hosted the 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee officials meeting, opening with a Māori welcome.
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