AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPort & Security in Palau: The U.S. plans a $500m upgrade of Palau’s main port, dredging and expanding facilities for Navy use—sparking WWII memories and fresh fears that Palau could become a target in a superpower conflict. Licensing & Local Business: Palau’s Alcoholic Beverage Control board approved eight applications, including an expansion for Cost.U.Less Hagåtña and a new beer-only vendor at Micronesia Mall. Health Supply Crunch: Palau says 48% of essential medicines, supplies, and lab materials are out of stock, blamed on overseas supplier disruptions, price spikes, and sourcing limits. Regional Policy & Resilience: UN DESA urges Pacific SIDS to expand social protection to better handle climate and economic shocks; Palau and the Cook Islands are cited as having coverage above 90%. Pacific Trade & Partnerships: The UAE joined the Pacific Islands Forum as a Strategic Partner, aiming to boost trade, investment, and energy transition cooperation. Maritime Risk Watch: India told the UN Security Council that commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz must not be targeted amid ongoing tensions.
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