Fiji Investment Rules Update: Fiji’s Investment Act 2020 reforms are set to make approvals for foreign and domestic proposals more business-friendly, aiming to speed up investment while protecting vulnerable local interests. Education & AI Links: Fiji is exploring a long-term partnership with China’s Wuhan Technical University, with talks on TVET, artificial intelligence, engineering and workforce development after a delegation visit to Sabeto. Tech in Health Research: A Pacific health research symposium highlighted the need for women- and community-focused models of care, plus how AI tools are being used in healthcare across the region. Agriculture Mechanisation: Dreketi rice farmers received a second harvester through a cost-sharing mechanisation programme, boosting capacity and helping with timely harvesting. Healthcare Funding Watch: The Fiji Medical Association welcomed higher health budget allocation but warned of ongoing gaps in senior roles, preventive care, research and mental health funding. Drug Trafficking Forensics: Fiji Police are working with Australian labs to profile drug-filled parcels washed ashore, to trace origin and strengthen investigations. Media & Digital Safety: Fiji readers may be watching global policy too—US lawmakers passed a Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act to add safeguards for children online. Creative Tech for Storytelling: FBC has been selected as Fiji’s broadcast partner for the People of the Pasifika 48-Hour Film Challenge, using professional production tech to help teams create films in 48 hours.