AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNational Identity & Trade Paperwork: Nauru has officially become the Republic of Naoero, with the new spelling and pronunciation “Now-ero” replacing the long-used “Now-roo”; the country code is set to shift from NRU to NRO and citizens will be known as dei-Naoero, a move President David Adeang frames as restoring heritage rather than changing it. Deep-Sea Mining Governance: As the International Seabed Authority continues to stall on a final Mining Code, the ISA council extended a deep-sea exploration contract tied to Nauru Ocean Resources Inc., renewing Pacific pressure for stronger environmental safeguards and calls for a broader moratorium. Pacific Infrastructure & Ports: A new Lowy Institute-backed look at aid and contracting highlights how Chinese state firms keep leading visible Pacific builds, including Nauru’s upgraded Aiwo Port Terminal, while Australia remains the biggest overall donor by funding volume. Security & Regional Risk: China’s submarine-launched missile test into the South Pacific—splashing down southeast of Nauru—adds to regional concern that sea-based capabilities are advancing faster than transparency and risk controls.
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