Climate Diplomacy in the Pacific: Tuvalu’s climate minister warned COP31 must deliver “strategic action,” not another talk shop, as world leaders visited Funafuti ahead of UN talks in Türkiye. Health Under Extreme Heat: A UN survey at Pre-COP31 in Fiji says 73% of maternal health professionals report more heat-related pregnancy complications, with Pacific facilities often lacking cooling and reliable power. Pacific Climate Finance Access: The Pacific Disability Forum says complex, inaccessible grant rules are shutting people with disabilities out of climate funding across the region. Labour Mobility: Japan is looking to attract skilled workers from the Pacific amid shortages, but critics warn immigration remains politically sensitive. Nepal Flood Fallout: The World Bank projects Nepal’s growth slowing to 3.7% after the August Rasuwa flood, with damage to hydropower, transport and services. APAC Business Moves: GoDigital Music expands across Asia-Pacific, appointing an APAC president and partnering with Japan’s Pony Canyon. Security Watch: Satellite images show a newly built China–Laos joint military support and training facility near Vientiane, with runway expansion underway.