Non-Communicable Disease Targets: Samoa’s second Pathway for the Development of Samoa sets a goal to cut NCD prevalence by 5% from 2026/27–2030/31, tracking diabetes, hypertension, cancer, overweight and obesity, with monitoring led by the Ministry of Health’s Patient Information System and related reviews. Precision Medicine Push: An Indigenous Precision Medicine Symposium in Apia argues personalised medicine must include Māori and Pacific communities from the start, not as an afterthought, as genetic research gaps risk widening health inequities. Ocean Protection Science: National Geographic Pristine Seas is surveying Samoa’s new marine protected areas to build a biodiversity baseline and strengthen the country’s plan to protect 30% of its ocean. Drug-Free Samoa Action: Samoa’s Drug-Free Samoa initiative moves into national action with a new working group coordinating prevention, research, family support, mental health, rehabilitation and enforcement. Tourism Brand Refresh: Samoa Tourism Authority is seeking a lead brand and creative agency to refresh the destination brand, aiming to boost global competitiveness and visitor engagement. Digital Health & Data Skills: GIS and spatial practitioners across the Pacific (including Samoa) train in environmental data management to better support policy and action on climate, pollution and biodiversity loss. Crypto Transparency: Phemex releases its August Proof of Reserves report, claiming full asset backing with an average reserve ratio of 138.39%. Cultural Tech & Diplomacy: China-Samoa ties get a spotlight at a Guangdong cultural event in Samoa, with ministers and community representatives attending.