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Courtroom Showdown: Samoa’s District Court is set to rule this week on whether it has jurisdiction in a social media defamation case involving Australian and New Zealand influencer hosts—defendants are asking to quash the charges, while the complainant seeks to give his testimony from New Zealand by video link citing caregiving duties and safety fears from online threats. Digital Payments Push: Samoa continues its tech rollout with the launch of “Samoa Payments,” a locally built system that helps businesses accept online credit card payments—aimed at boosting reach for small and medium enterprises. Tax Tech Upgrade: Samoa also upgraded its $5M Tax Invoice Monitoring System (TIMS), expanding coverage and training to improve tax compliance and revenue tracking. Cyber Security Reminder: A recent cyber attack on a Northland firm in New Zealand highlights why businesses need stronger preparedness plans. Climate & Classrooms: A new study is measuring how heat and humidity affect children’s learning and health in Samoa schools.

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FAO and Samoa harness satellite technology to strengthen agricultural data and food security

FAO and Samoa harness satellite technology to strengthen agricultural data and food security


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May. 1, 2026

J-Star Holding Partners with Patriot Green Energy Technology for Made-In-USA Solid-State Battery Solutions

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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Apr. 23, 2026

TRIPS Council considers technology transfer, digitalization and non-violation complaints

World Trade Organization

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Feb. 17, 2026

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE CONDEMNS U.S.-FUNDED HEPATITIS B STUDY IN GUINEA-BISSAU

EIN Presswire

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May. 12, 2026

Phemex Launch Pre-IPO Futures for SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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Feb. 1, 2026

PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF HUNGARY TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA [THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2026]

Government of Samoa

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SAMOA VALIDATES ITS MULTI-HAZARD EARLY WARNING FOR ALL ROADMAP

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