AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGlobal Business Links: Cook Islands Finance and local trustee firms used STEP Asia 2026 in Singapore to promote asset-protection services and build ties with wealth professionals, marking the agency’s fifth consecutive year at the conference. Dubai Opportunities: Cook Islands Development Agency chief executive Ta’i Richards helped welcome the UAE ambassador at a Wellington gathering connecting Pacific businesses with potential opportunities in Dubai. Tourism Pressure: The Tourism Corporation says operators are urging visitors to conserve water during the extended dry spell. Staffing: Hospitality businesses are still awaiting a response to their proposal for a fast-track working-holiday visa, saying shortages are affecting service and a simple process could help workers contribute to the local economy. Visitor Economy: Visitor arrivals and spending declined in September, adding to pressure on tourism businesses.
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