Skills & Engineering in Savai‘i: Students from Uesiliana Vocational Centre showcased a vehicle built from unused metal at Samoa’s National PSET Exhibition and Skills Competition, aiming to give learners real automotive engineering experience and practical transport ideas for inland communities. Health Access in Samoan: The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ says it has translated key respiratory resources into Samoan to reduce language barriers, including action plans and a child asthma symptom diary, to help Pacific families manage illness earlier. Rugby Spotlight: Canada named a 32-man roster for the Nations Cup, with matches across July and a global mix of players, as availability and injuries shape the squad. Clean Energy Rankings: University of Newcastle placed in the top 30 worldwide in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, ranking highly across multiple UN SDG categories tied to climate, water, and health. Online Respect & Governance: Samoa’s Associate Minister of Health asked parliament to consider turning off Facebook comments, arguing emoji reactions could reduce harmful language while keeping Sunday sacred. Pacific Disaster Reporting Training (Palau): ABC International Development ran a hands-on disaster reporting workshop for Palauan journalists, training them to cover emergencies before, during, and after disasters with better coordination. Moana Pasifika Update: NZR says a decision on Moana Pasifika’s Super Rugby Pacific future is expected this week, with bids and a possible Samoa/Tonga buy-in plan in the mix. Crypto Listings (HTX): HTX opened spot trading for PROS (Pharos Network) and also previously listed O (o1.exchange), expanding Web3 trading options for users. Fuel Crisis & Renewables: Pacific energy experts warned that the fuel crisis is predictable and must drive faster, community-led renewable energy and shipping decarbonisation, not just short-term fuel fixes. Regional Maritime Surveillance: Samoa reactivated Operation Ika Moana after a five-year pause, aiming to rebuild confidence and strengthen joint maritime surveillance leadership across participating Pacific nations.