Indo-Pacific Tech & Security: The Quad (US, India, Japan, Australia) used its New Delhi foreign ministers’ meeting to push new maritime surveillance cooperation, a “common operating picture” for monitoring, and a Fiji port upgrade plan—alongside critical minerals and Indo-Pacific energy security frameworks—aimed at keeping trade routes resilient and supply chains less dependent on China. Pacific Digital Infrastructure: A separate focus on undersea cables highlights how subsea telecom links across the Pacific are increasingly targeted, raising the stakes for regional protection of connectivity. Fiji Water Tech: Fiji’s first airborne electromagnetic survey is expected to speed up groundwater discovery and borehole drilling, with results already identifying dozens of drilling sites to improve drought-hit communities’ access to safe drinking water. Fiji Biosecurity: Fiji is upgrading crop protection through stronger biosecurity at ports, digital import permits, risk-based screening, and better diagnostic labs to detect pests and diseases faster. AI in Daily Life: A local explainer argues Fiji’s AI use is already widespread through apps and platforms, but the public debate hasn’t caught up on benefits, risks, and who benefits when things go wrong. Agrifood Innovation: The Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 is open for SIDS-focused agrifood solutions, with Fiji among eligible countries and finalists heading to Hangzhou for workshops and pitching. Work Smarter: Fiji’s government is encouraging “working smarter” via better planning, skills training, and technology to improve workplace efficiency and safety.