AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegional Security: China’s rare nuclear-capable ballistic missile test from a submarine in the South Pacific has drawn sharp concern across the region, with PNG Prime Minister James Marape urging major powers to stop using the ocean for missile drills. Digital Government: PNG signed a MoU with Australia’s Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to boost digital transformation, including work around the SevisPass digital identity ecosystem and public-service modernization. Border Tech: Munda International Airport in Solomon Islands went live with an electronic Border Management System, supporting faster cross-border processing under a PNG–Solomons–Australia trilateral program. Climate & Oceans: A new WMO report says the South-West Pacific had its second-warmest year on record in 2025, with rising seas, marine heatwaves, and ocean acidification threatening fisheries and coastal communities. Health & Biosecurity: H5N1 “bird flu” has spread further in Australia after multiple infected birds were found, raising wildlife and public health concerns. Mining & Industry: South Pacific Metals reported high-grade gold-copper drill results at its Ontenu project in PNG, pointing to a larger mineralised system. Biodiversity: Researchers described a new critically endangered endemic helmet orchid species, Corybas apoensis, from Mount Apo.
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