AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoExport Growth: Around 50 women entrepreneurs from six Pacific countries met in Nuku’alofa to build trade links. The workshop offered practical training in export planning, logistics, packaging and digital business. Climate Risk: A strengthening El Niño is expected to bring drier conditions to Tonga and other western Pacific countries, adding pressure on water supplies and agriculture. Freight Costs: Swire Shipping will raise fuel surcharges from 15 November; standard containers on specified Pacific routes will cost US$535 for a 20-foot unit and US$1,070 for a 40-foot unit. Port Sustainability: Ports Authority of Tonga won a special award at the 2026 IAPH Sustainability Awards, its first podium finish. Energy Careers: A World Bank initiative working with Tonga and six other Pacific utilities aims to increase women’s representation in technical and leadership roles. Market Reach: Tongan businesses are using the Rugby League World Cup to pursue overseas markets.
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