AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate and Agriculture: Tonga is among the Pacific countries already reporting water shortages, and forecasters warn a strengthening El Niño could bring drier conditions and hotter temperatures through January, putting farms and freshwater supplies under pressure. Shipping Costs: Swire Shipping will raise fuel surcharges from 15 November on specified Pacific routes; standard containers from major international origins will incur charges of US$535 for 20-foot units and US$1,070 for 40-foot units, adding to freight costs. Ports and Sustainability: Ports Authority of Tonga won the IAPH Sustainability Awards’ Akiyama Award, recognising its project as the highest-rated entry from a least-developed country or small island state. Export Opportunities: Tongan producers joined Samoan businesses in a trade showcase alongside the Rugby League World Cup, using the event to promote coffee, vanilla, skincare and other island-made goods to overseas buyers. Energy Careers: A World Bank-backed programme working with Tonga and six other Pacific utilities aims to increase women’s recruitment and advancement; women currently hold less than 7% of technical jobs across the sector. Investment Links: A Pacific Islands Forum mission to the UAE is seeking practical cooperation on investment, climate resilience and sustainable development.
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