Pacific Governance & Tech Resilience: A new “Perspectives on Pacific Resilience” piece argues democratic partnerships can help Pacific governments deliver accountable rule of law across huge ocean zones, with priorities like digital infrastructure and information security, maritime governance, and resilience planning. Regional Diplomacy Tensions: The Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Palau is off to a shaky start, with multiple leaders absent and China warning of “consequences” tied to Taiwan’s presence—raising pressure on Pacific unity. Health & Safety Research: A UK court ruling lets concussion lawsuits against rugby bodies continue, while missing medical records still need to be provided; the piece flags how Pacific athletes are under-represented in long-term concussion research. Samoa’s Fisheries Science: Samoa-based WCPFC SC22 coverage highlights MMR’s push to turn tuna science into stronger management decisions, including use of emerging technologies. Traditional Knowledge Protection: Samoan traditional healers are working with government agencies to build a national framework to safeguard healing knowledge and set clearer referral pathways with doctors. Energy Security Warning: A regional report warns fuel shocks and living-cost pressure could spill into wider social and political instability, urging faster renewable energy transition. Education & Capacity Building: Five Samoans received JICA SDGs scholarships for Japan study, aiming to bring skills back to drive development. Local Science Partnerships: NUS and Massey University renewed their MOU to expand exchanges and joint research in Samoa. Health Policy Fallout: US vaccine controversy continues to swirl around RFK Jr.’s Samoa trip and measles-linked claims, with calls for criminal investigation.