AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPNG Financial Inclusion: Bank of Papua New Guinea says BSP’s reopened Tari branch in Hela is a big step for rural banking access, small businesses, and subsistence farmers. Blue Economy Push: PNG also used the Melanesian Ocean Summit in Port Moresby to link ocean protection with jobs and coastal livelihoods, renewing support for the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves. Gender & Growth Commitments: At Women Deliver 2026, PNG highlighted funding and policy moves to cut gender-based violence and strengthen reproductive health systems. India Oil Shock Watch: With Strait of Hormuz disruption keeping oil risks elevated, India faces renewed stagflation fears—plus warnings that fuel price hikes may be only the start. China Slows: China’s April data showed weaker domestic demand—retail sales and investment missed expectations—while exports couldn’t fully offset the slowdown. Markets & Labor: Samsung union talks collapsed, setting up a planned strike from May 21, while New Zealand’s business survey points to stalling growth tied to fuel and shipping pressures.
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