Agriculture & Research: FNU launched the South Pacific Extension Development Institute (SPEDI) to bridge agricultural research and practical support for farmers across Fiji and the Pacific, targeting climate and land pressures. Climate & Food Security: USP researcher Abhineshwar Vinay Prasad is developing climate-resilient taro farming tools by upgrading the APSIM model for Pacific conditions. Tech for Government & Business: Telecom Fiji partnered with Toppan Ecquaria to build AI-led digital transformation for government and enterprises. Skills & Inclusion: CATD graduate Vanessa Dunn, one of just two women in a mechanical engineering cohort, showcased her work at the Vuvale Skills Hub; Australia’s Pacific Australia Skills program is funding Fiji’s TVET upgrade. Gender & Safety in Defence/Police: A gender assessment says 81% of RFMF personnel reported harassment and calls for a whistleblower policy; another report urges Fiji Police reforms like recruitment/leadership quotas and better reporting channels. Environment & Land: Ratu Wiliame Katonivere stressed land restoration and protecting natural resources as essential to Fiji’s long-term prosperity. Mobility & Waste: LTA is calling for rules to safely dispose of hybrid/electric vehicle batteries to prevent public health and environmental risks. Regional Security Shock: China’s nuclear-capable submarine missile test in the South Pacific sparked alarm across the region, coming amid fresh Fiji–Australia defence ties.