AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSamoa Infrastructure: Savai’i has officially broken ground on a $16.1m tala Court House Complex, with the Tuasivi Court Complex set to be relocated to the more central Salelologa township—an upgrade the PM says is “for Samoa, built by Samoa.” Digital Payments: Samoa also launched “Samoa Payments,” a locally developed platform that lets businesses accept online credit card payments, aiming to widen reach for SMEs and modernise transactions. Crypto Markets: Phemex rolled out Pre-IPO Perpetual Futures tied to tech names like OpenAI and SpaceX, backed by a 50,000 USDT campaign. Pacific Economy Watch: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is cooling—forecasting 2.8% for 2026—citing fuel costs, debt pressure, and weaker tourism momentum. Energy & Plastics: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and partners are pushing cross-border PET recycling, while fuel-price pressure is driving calls for targeted support over blanket subsidies.
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