AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEconomic Outlook: Samoa’s Prime Minister has asked Treasury and the Central Bank for updated economic indicators after a GDP report showing a 200 million tala contraction was withdrawn over data-quality concerns. Pacific Investment: ADB’s five-year strategy for Samoa and 11 other island economies prioritises jobs, essential services, resilient infrastructure and more locally tailored projects. Digital Finance: Samoa’s new real-time payments system aims to speed up transfers and widen access to financial services; regional experts say trust, privacy and tools such as savings and insurance are also vital. Agriculture: Samoa reaffirmed plans for an embassy in Jerusalem, with talks also covering Israeli agricultural technology and training opportunities for rural communities. Community Services: India has awarded 2.8 million tala for a SENESE complex offering disability support, therapy, early learning and vocational training. Creative Industries: LEAO made history as the first act to win the APRA Silver Scroll with a song written entirely in Gagana Sāmoa.
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