US–Palau Infrastructure & Security: The U.S. plans a $500 million rebuild of Palau’s main port in 2027, including deeper harbor access for Navy vessels, plus radar, airfield upgrades, and a Marines supply stockpile—sparking WWII-era fears and a 2,000-signature petition asking how residents would be protected in a superpower conflict. Renewables Financing: Alternergy Holdings approved a P2 billion debut in Philippine green fixed-rate notes (7.75% for 1.5 years) to fund pre-development for renewable projects tied to the government’s green energy auction. Pacific Fisheries Leadership: Pacific Island countries and territories backed stronger international support for Pacific-led, science-based tuna management at FAO COFI37, highlighting regional monitoring and compliance systems. Pacific Energy Investment Gap: An ADB study says private renewable investment across the Pacific remains thin despite falling costs, urging better planning, bankable contracts, and stronger utilities to attract investors. Drone Logistics for Islands: Textron and Merlin Labs unveiled an unmanned Cessna SkyCourier concept aimed at automated cargo resupply for remote Pacific outposts. Climate vs Fossil Fuel Subsidies: Tuvalu’s minister criticized Australia’s fossil fuel subsidies as far larger than its aid to the Pacific, arguing climate action must stop new coal and gas expansion. Taiwan–PIF Backing: The U.S. reiterated support for Taiwan’s continued role in the Pacific Islands Forum and warned against China’s “malign activities,” including illegal fishing and economic coercion. Wave Power Survey in Palau: A Taiwanese team is surveying Palau’s seabed for a gravity-based wave-energy system, with plans to test using local wave data before any build.