Pacific Energy & Inflation: A surge in global oil prices after the US-Iran conflict exposed how exposed Pacific economies remain to imported fuel, with reserves in some islands down to about 20 days and higher transport costs feeding inflation and pressure on tourism—renewables targets are there, but delivery and investment still lag. Climate & Fisheries: Pacific governments are moving ahead with a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts, as skipjack is expected to move beyond national waters, threatening government revenue and food security. Maritime Security & Trade: New Zealand’s RNZAF and NZ Customs supported Operation Kiwa with air patrols over Fiji, Niue and the Cook Islands to photograph vessels of interest and deter illegal activity, linking fisheries protection with broader organised-crime disruption. EU Seafood Compliance: EU rules on freezer vessel temperatures are set to affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels, prompting technical training for national authorities to keep access to the EU seafood market. Moana Pasifika Business Rescue: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Moana Pasifika still has a path forward with new backers, ruling out a direct government bailout and pushing for a sustainable business model after liquidation fears. Entrepreneurship & Agribusiness: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition finale showcased EU/FAO-backed support for agrifood MSMEs under STODAS, aiming to turn innovation into investable, scalable agribusiness. Media Leadership Loss: Papua New Guinea’s media community mourns Genesis Ketan, a trainer and treasurer who helped build finances for major media events and supported women journalists across the Pacific.