Solar Manufacturing Spotlight: Australia’s Tindo says its Adelaide plant (opened 2022) is ramping high-tech panel production using robotics and AI, with N-type TOPCon modules built for harsh conditions—an example of how local engineering can feed export-ready energy supply. Pacific Trade & Logistics: Nauru’s commerce minister says direct cargo shipping links with China have moved from multi-month transits to about monthly voyages, cutting logistics costs and helping lower prices for everyday goods, especially food. Nauru–China Business Ties: President David Adeang tells Xinhua that cooperation since diplomatic ties resumed in 2024 is already reshaping Nauru’s economy, with new opportunities expected to grow in coming years. Development Partnerships: Nauru’s High Commissioner to Australia says Vietnam is a model partner for essential goods, tuna cooperation, infrastructure, and climate coordination—while Nauru seeks stronger trade to protect food security. Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly backed an ICJ-linked resolution on states’ legal duties to tackle climate change, while the US voted no—fueling new pressure for fossil-fuel policy and climate litigation. Deep-Sea Mining Rules: The UN seabed regulator warns Pacific countries not to rush into a renewed mining race, after a US move that could bypass the International Seabed Authority’s code; Nauru is named in a joint venture applying for US permits. Disaster Support for Small Business: The US SBA opened an additional Saipan Business Recovery Center to help businesses and residents apply for disaster loans after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.