Agricultural Science Upgrade: Fiji commissioned a $1.3m upgrade at the Koronivia Research Station, reopening the Fiji Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory and a Crop Research Information Centre to improve testing accuracy and speed up disease and chemical analysis for farmers. Border Tech & Security: Fiji is rolling out stricter high-tech airport screening for inbound travellers, using an electronic intelligence system that links APIS and PNR data to flag high-risk patterns before aircraft land. Tourism Tax Tech: A new digital platform (CP VMS via Hotel Link) is set to help hotels meet FRCS VAT Monitoring System compliance without costly hardware changes or manual reporting. Ocean Protection: Fiji plans to fully protect 15% of its ocean territory by end of 2026 as it targets illegal fishing and declining stocks, building toward 30% by 2030. Climate Finance Push: Fiji is urging fair, accessible climate funding at Bonn talks, calling for better access for SIDS and science-led, practical outcomes for frontline communities. Digital Safety Warning: A new piece highlights how smartphones are now the “front door” for cybercriminals, stressing everyday risks from scams and malicious links. Connectivity & Inclusion: Telecom Fiji’s ATxEnterprise update points to a mix of fibre, satellite, 4G and 5G, plus AI and IoT services, to expand digital inclusion across Fiji’s islands. Waste-to-Energy Proposal: A Fiji-registered clean energy firm proposes $305m for three waste-to-energy facilities using non-incineration tech, aiming to cut landfill expansion and protect tourism and marine ecosystems.