AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPacific Security: Cook Islands officials are closely monitoring China’s ballistic missile test in the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone and are urging all nations to respect regional peace treaties, as Pacific leaders react to the move. Sports (Cook Islands): Cook Islands U18 women are set for a historic debut at the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup Division B in Bangkok (July 13-19), after youth breakthroughs that followed a medal-winning U17 run. Tourism & Cost of Living: A Cook Islands hotel boss says tourism may be booming, but families are still feeling the pinch, with power, water and imported goods costs driving pressure. Business & Investment: The ADB has backed Cook Islands fashion brand Manini Wear with a USD 130,000 growth investment to cut supply-chain emissions and expand retail into Aitutaki. Community & Environment: A new Mauke initiative launched by the Voyaging Society and partners blends cultural knowledge with marine citizen science, including reef monitoring training for students and elders. Regional Finance: Fuel prices are expected to drop within weeks, but food relief will take months, according to the chief government economist.
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