Pacific Islands Forum in Palau: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters are heading to the 55th PIF Leaders’ Meeting, with Luxon stressing practical regional outcomes and Peters highlighting New Zealand’s push for deeper Pacific engagement. Diplomacy & trade: Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung has arrived in Palau for PIF side events, including the Taiwan/ROC–PIF Countries Dialogue and the Pacific Prosperity Exhibition, with meetings planned with Palauan leaders and visits to Taiwan-funded health projects. Security & development: Japan says it will expand Official Security Assistance this year to at least 12 like-minded countries, with Palau listed among potential recipients. Local business & finance: Bank of Guam held a fraud prevention workshop in Palau, training businesses and government staff on impersonation, fraudulent payment instructions, and cyber-enabled scams. Health infrastructure: President Surangel Whipps Jr. defended the planned relocation of Belau National Hospital to Ngesibang, Airai, citing land size and future expansion needs amid questions over process and authority. Fisheries economy: PM Matthew Wale is set to keynote an FFA fisheries side event, focusing on surveillance, illegal fishing, and how fisheries underpin food security and government revenue. Human capital: The Masami Siksei Memorial Scholarship marked its 10th $5,000 award to Yuri Hosei for 2026–27, bringing total support to $50,000 for 10 Palauan students.