Labour & Skills: A new Samoa Chamber survey says 47% of businesses (408 surveyed) lost staff to labour mobility schemes over the past two years, with skilled workers hit hardest—prompting calls for stronger local training and better workforce planning. Finance & Development: Acting PM/Finance Minister Mulipola welcomed ADB’s new Pacific director, Azusa Sato, to align support with Samoa’s 2026/27–2030/31 priorities. Banking Leadership: ANZ announced Terence Low as incoming Country Head Samoa (from Sept 2026), with expanded regional leadership. Border & Trade Ops: Customs launched a new corporate logo and signed an MoU with Samoa Post to boost border security and legitimate trade facilitation. Aviation & Tourism Readiness: Faleolo International Airport’s redevelopment adds an apron and three aerobridges, aiming to lift passenger experience for a tourism-dependent economy. Public Safety: Police confirmed two weekend homicides after alleged assaults in Togafuafua and at Taumeasina Hideaway. Food & Rural Resilience: USP researcher Abhineshwar Vinay Prasad is developing climate-smart taro practices to protect soil health and yields across Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. Regional Business Capacity: Samoa hosts a PFTAC cash and debt management workshop for Pacific economic leaders. Crime & Consumer Protection: M.C.I.L is investigating reports of fake retail products, including Rexona deodorant and Boom washing powder. US-Pacific Minerals Push: New US ambassador Jared Novelly says Cook Islands seabed critical minerals are a top priority, warning small islands about China’s growing influence. Sports & Community: Leififi College hosts the national secondary schools rugby tournament; dates also set for the Pacific Nations Cup 2026.