AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoInvestment Arbitration Watch: Asia-Pacific investors are increasingly chasing investment treaty arbitration to recover losses from state actions, with at least 126 cases filed against 66 countries and 104 treaties used—though the overall number of claims remains relatively low compared with the scale of investor activity. Ocean & Health Link: PNG is moving to protect a Coral-rich “Marine Highway” in the Melanesian Ocean Corridor, including a strict no-take Western Manus area aimed at safeguarding sharks, dolphins, whales and rays—while France backs the push at the Melanesian Ocean Summit. Women’s Health in Custody: A new menstrual health program is rolling out in PNG correctional settings, with Bomana Correctional Centre among the first beneficiaries. Drug Crisis Pressure: Fiji is flagged as one of the Pacific’s hardest-hit meth countries, with the report warning of spillovers into HIV and overwhelmed courts and health services. PNG Health System Support: Australia delivered medical supplies to remote PNG facilities, including oxygen to Alotau, as recovery and access gaps continue. Local Governance Deal: Cook Islands, Central Province and PNG signed a partnership arrangement covering health, youth, fisheries and wellbeing.
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