RIMPAC Setup in Hawaii: RIMPAC’s 30th edition is underway with 30 countries, including Fiji, as teams set up the Pacific Warfighting Center to coordinate ship, aircraft and troop movements across the Hawaiian operating area. Climate-Tech Cooling Push: A UN ESCAP report frames cooling as a public health priority tied to climate action, warning that unmanaged air-conditioning growth can worsen emissions, pollution and energy poverty. Fiji Health Budget Boost: Fiji’s 2026–2027 budget backs a major health transformation, including Fiji’s first radiotherapy and cancer treatment centre at CWM Hospital, plus upgrades to primary care facilities. Healthcare Funding Gaps: The Fiji Medical Association welcomes the higher health allocation but flags cuts to areas like family health, research and mental health, plus shortages in senior roles. Renewables Investment: Energy Fiji is set to invest about FJD2b in hydropower, solar with battery storage, and grid upgrades to lift renewable generation and improve energy security. Agriculture Accountability: Fiji’s agriculture ministry says it will move from activity reporting to measuring real farmer impact, with tighter monitoring of programme outcomes. Microbiome Study (Fiji + Italy): Researchers found people who live together share more oral and gut microbial strains, with cohabiting partners showing especially high oral sharing. SME Market Entry Support: Business Bridge Asia expands Southeast Asia market entry consulting for SMEs, adding more on-the-ground support across 14+ markets. Fiji Media Tech for Storytelling: FBC is selected as Fiji’s host broadcaster for the regional People of the Pasifika 48-Hour Film Challenge, using mobile-first production tech.