AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNickel Shockwaves: France’s president told New Caledonian politicians he doesn’t want Chinese money in the territory’s nickel industry, steering bids toward Emirati and Indian groups instead of China—raising fresh questions for the future of Nouméa’s three loss-making smelters. Debt & Jobs: Two years after the 2024 riots, a debt crisis is still weighing on New Caledonia’s economy, with business damage and service gaps continuing to ripple through daily life. Regional Pressure on Mining: Pacific leaders are also pushing Indonesia over West Papua, warning that UN human-rights access could affect its regional standing—while nickel supply policy tightens. Indonesia Nickel Tightening: Indonesia cut its 2026 nickel ore quota by roughly 29–31%, shifting the market from “more supply” to “who gets the right feedstock,” with smelters and battery-material projects likely to feel the squeeze differently. Local Business Fallout: A Nouméa tourism operator says the economy “totally crashed” after the riots, with major revenue losses and insurance delays still unresolved. Tech & Privacy Watch: LG smart TVs were found logging voice prompts and capturing microphone audio with the screen off, then uploading later—another reminder for households and local IT buyers to scrutinize connected devices.
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