AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTelecom Recovery in Guam: After Super Typhoon Bavi’s closest approach, Docomo Pacific and GTA Teleguam began assessing and restoring core network infrastructure, with repairs tied to commercial power returning. Marianas Recovery Moves Ahead: As Bavi moved out overnight, Guam and CNMI shifted into active assessment and cleanup; Guam entered COR 4 and officials prepared damage checks while weather warnings eased. Business Openings/Closures: A running list showed which banks, gas stations, pharmacies, groceries, and hardware stores reopened on July 7, with some operating on limited hours and others closed until the next readiness level. China Missile Test Sparks Pacific Alarm: China carried out a rare submarine-launched nuclear-capable ballistic missile test in the Pacific, drawing sharp condemnation from the US, Australia, New Zealand and regional leaders over transparency and destabilising risk. Regional Security Deals in the Spotlight: The missile test followed Australia’s defence pact with Fiji, intensifying debate across the Pacific about security arrangements and how countries respond to major-power pressure. Income Upgrade Watch: World Bank reclassifications kept making headlines, including Sri Lanka’s return to upper-middle-income status and the Philippines’ upgrade—raising questions about what reforms must follow.
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