Fisheries Strategy Update: FFA and SPC briefed Forum officials on the 2026 Fisheries Ministers outcomes, including the new Vakamanu Regional Pacific Fisheries Strategy 2026–2035, a single 10-year framework bringing offshore fisheries, coastal fisheries and aquaculture together for leaders’ endorsement. Internet & Connectivity: Manatua Consortium says a technical fault on the Manatua submarine cable near Repeater 2 has degraded internet services, hitting Niue and the Cook Islands most, with a permanent fix now dependent on securing a specialist repair vessel. Niue Energy Transition: Niue has cut diesel generator operating time to just two to three hours a day after commissioning a solar-plus-battery system, targeting about NZ$4m a year in fuel savings and boosting renewable electricity to support its 2030 goals. Climate Negotiations: Niue completed a SPREP-supported training programme to strengthen its climate negotiation skills ahead of pre-COP31 in Fiji and Tuvalu (5–8 Oct) and COP31 in Türkiye. Tuna Treaty Cashflow: FFA delivered a second 2026 payout of US$50.42m under the US Tuna Treaty, with funds placed in term deposits and additional effort-based distribution planned for early 2027. Regional Security Debate: Solomon Islands’ push for a regional security treaty is on the agenda for PIF foreign ministers in Suva, with concerns raised about how mandatory consultation could shift regional decision-making. Trade & Market Access: PTI Australia’s Pacific Showcase at Fine Food Australia (31 Aug–3 Sep, Melbourne) will bring 15 exporters from eight Pacific economies, including Niue, to connect with buyers.