Digital Policy & Regulation: Fiji’s chair role at the Pacific Policy and Regulation Forum has been extended for two more years, with renewed focus on resilient connectivity, 5G, satellite communications, and an emergency communications regulatory sandbox. Cyclone Forecasting Tech: Fiji Meteorological Service is getting Himawari satellite upgrades, improving cyclone image updates from hourly to every 10 minutes for faster, better warnings. Plastics Circular Economy: Fiji has mapped five pathways to cut avoidable plastics and shift toward a circular economy, including reuse/refill models and stronger collection, sorting, and data transparency. Tourism Tech Wins: Tourism Fiji picked up a PATA Gold Award for an end-to-end AI marketing ecosystem for the Chinese market, linking TikTok and Fliggy to trip planning and bookings. Aviation Skills Pipeline: Fiji is positioned to help meet a Pacific-wide need for about 90,000 aviation professionals over the next 20 years, spanning engineering, air traffic, safety, and airport roles. Health in Schools: HIV education is now embedded across Fiji’s curriculum from Year 7 to Year 13, aiming to reduce stigma through age-appropriate learning. Energy Security Talks: Fiji and Tonga are exploring alternative fuel supply partnerships to strengthen resilience after global fuel shocks. Immigration Enforcement: A parliamentary committee wants Fiji to move from complaint-driven immigration checks to proactive, intelligence-led detection, with better removal order execution and employer accountability. Local Science & Industry: Implantology conference outcomes include new dental implant units and a CBCT imaging system at CWM Hospital. Climate Youth Push: Pacific youth at a Suva conference are demanding real emissions cuts, faster fossil-fuel transitions, and a meaningful seat in climate decisions.