Typhoon Sinlaku Recovery Funding: The Asian Development Bank approved a $500,000 emergency grant to help the Federated States of Micronesia speed up humanitarian and recovery work in Chuuk and Yap after the April storm. EU Seafood Compliance: Pacific fisheries officials in Suva trained national authorities on new EU freezer-vessel rules under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1449, aimed at fixing cold-chain gaps that could affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels. Maritime Security & Research: Palau formally protested a Chinese research vessel’s unauthorized entry into its EEZ, citing sovereignty, security, and questionable research activity. Pacific Climate Warning: The Pacific Regional Climate Centre flagged an 80% chance of El Niño during June–August 2026, with forecasts near or above 90% into later months—urging communities to prepare. Business & Jobs Pulse: Guam’s Top Companies in Micronesia confidence survey shows a turnaround after years of COVID-era strain, with military construction emerging as a key growth driver. Shipping Decarbonisation Push: Transport ministers in Majuro are set to launch the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership, including a proposed $300 million Green Climate Fund bid for low-carbon vessel demonstrations. Guam Housing & Construction: Guam continues small-contractor growth as residents upgrade homes post-typhoons, alongside policy moves like accessory dwelling units to ease housing pressure.