Green Finance Push: Samoa’s banks and the Central Bank of Samoa are exploring more solar and other green lending after a Green Banking and Sustainable Finance workshop with UNDP, with focus on demand, capacity and managing climate-related risks. China Missile Row: Pacific foreign ministers in Suva failed to agree on a statement condemning China’s ballistic missile test, with consensus politics and opposition from some members blocking a clear line. NUS Campus Violence: Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Schmidt confronted more than 4,000 National University of Samoa students after a violent brawl; police say four arrests were made over bottle-throwing, assault and disorderly conduct. Border Security Upgrade: Samoa Police opened a new K9 unit at Faleolo Airport, funded with Australian support, aimed at better detection of drugs and restricted items. Child Benefits Details: Government outlined the Child Wellbeing Benefits programme: a $200 newborn bonus and $100 monthly support up to 35 months, with registration opening in September. Rugby Governance Crisis: Manu Samoa captain and head coach urged the Prime Minister to resolve Lakapi Samoa’s governance dispute to avoid World Rugby sanctions ahead of 2027. Court Developments: Samoa’s Supreme Court rejected bids to delay sentencing in sex-offence cases, while adjournments depend on Court of Appeal sittings. Digital Connectivity Fault: The Manatua submarine cable fault is degrading internet services, mainly affecting Niue and the Cook Islands.