Maritime Security: Solomon Islands signals a more balanced approach by moving to sign a US Coast Guard “ship rider” deal, allowing joint patrols with local police to tackle drug trafficking, human trafficking and illegal fishing. Diplomacy & Trade: Papua New Guinea will close Taiwan’s representative trade mission in Port Moresby, drawing strong pushback from Taipei and “deep concern” from the US State Department, which says it’s part of Beijing’s intimidation campaign. Climate Markets: Taiwan launched a new trade promotion office with 11 diplomatic allies focused on carbon credit cooperation, capacity building and participation in international carbon markets. Tuvalu Migration & Labour: Australia’s Falepili Mobility Pathway with Tuvalu is drawing heavy demand, raising questions about how migration pathways affect workforce supply in fragile economies. Central Banking & Risk: Central banks are urged to put prudential transition plans higher on their agendas to manage climate-related financial stability risks. Tuvalu Fisheries Enforcement: Tuvalu detained a Chinese longliner for alleged illegal fishing, expired authorisation and alleged AIS location masking, while investigations continue. Tuvalu Business Context: Tuvalu used a UN forum to press rich nations for faster climate finance and reforms to the global financial system, warning development goals can’t be met without urgent support.