National Identity Update: Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, with the international code shifting from NRU to NRO and citizens to be known as dei-Naoero; President David Adeang says it restores the island’s traditional name and pronunciation. Deep-Sea Mining & Regulation: The UN-backed International Seabed Authority extended a deep-sea exploration contract tied to Nauru Ocean Resources Inc, while failing again to finalize the rules for commercial mining—amid growing calls for a moratorium from Pacific civil society and groups like Greenpeace. Security & Industry Stakes: China’s submarine-launched missile test into the South Pacific, reported as landing southeast of Nauru, adds pressure to regional security planning that can spill into maritime operations and ocean governance. Pacific Infrastructure Competition: A Lowy Institute report says Australia outspends China on Pacific aid and infrastructure financing, while China focuses on smaller, highly visible projects—highlighting Nauru’s own infrastructure links in the wider competition. Energy Transition: ADB approved major financing to scale India’s residential rooftop solar rollout, including digital monitoring and support for manufacturing and recycling—relevant for Pacific-style distributed energy planning. Trade & Digital Finance: Nauru’s trade office partnered with Dadvan Yousuf to launch the Pacific Digital Assets Forum, aiming to shape research, policy dialogue, and future regulatory work across the region.