Maritime Trade & Digital Services: A Port Vila seminar (18–20 August) mapped practical next steps for Vanuatu to set up a Maritime Single Window, a single digital entry point to speed up and make ship clearance more transparent, with priorities including a lead agency, strong coordination, private-sector involvement, clear scope, and legal and regulatory alignment beyond just technology. Regional Justice Cooperation: PNG and Vanuatu public prosecutors signed an MoU in Port Vila to boost capacity building and professional exchange, including enabling PNG prosecutors and their teams to support cases in Vanuatu, with Australian Government funding under its Law and Justice Sector Program. Pacific Security Collaboration: The MSG Secretariat and the Pacific Fusion Centre signed a Letter of Exchange in Port Vila to strengthen cooperation on information sharing, strategic analysis, situational awareness, and capacity development for Pacific-led peace and security. Education & Scholarships: Fourteen Ni-Vanuatu students heading to university in China received pre-departure advice, including from Delinson “Delly” Tari, urging them to adapt to language, a new education system, and life in a different culture. Women & Community Safety: Vanuatu Australia Awards WLI alumni say they turned concern into action by building a movement to help young people prevent and respond to digital violence, after observing a school workshop during the 16 Days of Activism campaign.