Green Finance: Papua New Guinea’s Green Finance Summit in Port Moresby pushed sustainable investment as the way to cut climate risk, with the Bank of PNG and partners spotlighting tools like green finance facilities and a climate investment database. Banking Compliance: Samoa’s Central Bank ordered commercial banks to freeze accounts linked to six people tied to an investigation connected to the Vietnam “Coconut Cartel” killing case. Crime & Cross-Border Probe: Samoa police are investigating two Samoan men who confessed on Vietnamese TV to the murder of Sydney gang leader Lorenzo Lemalu, with arrests and warrants reported around Faleolo airport and follow-up checks on possible false identities. Moana Pasifika Ownership Fight: Moana Pasifika has moved into liquidation, and a Pacific-led takeover bid by the Kanaloa Consortium is in play as NZ Rugby avoids confirming union backing; captain Miracle Fai’ilagi says he still hopes the franchise survives. Budget & Social Support: Samoa’s 2026/27 Budget sets up a Child Wellbeing Benefit (starting July 2026) plus higher pension payments and more shelter funding, aiming at inclusive growth. USP Governance: The USP Council meeting in Tonga adopted audited 2025 accounts and reviewed the 2026 outlook, focusing on sustainability, student affordability, and institutional renewal. Business Skills for Women: The Nofotane Project trained 20 women in financial literacy and marketing to help small businesses and household income. Regional Fisheries: Operation Tui Moana 2026 wrapped up with Pacific-wide surveillance to deter illegal fishing and other maritime crime.