Severe Weather: Typhoon In-fa was nearly stationary near the Marshall Islands on Oct. 27, with sustained winds of 162 km/h; forecasters said it could approach Japan’s Ogasawara Islands later this week. Pacific Renewables: Sunergise agreed to buy New Zealand’s Infratec, combining commercial solar, utility-scale projects and battery storage capabilities for customers across New Zealand and the Pacific. Development Funding: ADB’s five-year Pacific strategy includes the Marshall Islands, aiming to expand economic opportunities and essential services while building climate-resilient infrastructure. Fisheries Exports: Regional training is helping Marshall Islands officials strengthen food-safety checks, traceability and certification needed to maintain access to overseas tuna markets. Trade Links: A Marshall Islands delegation met Taiwan officials to discuss investment, agriculture, fisheries and aviation, while six local firms and the Marine Resources Authority promoted products at the Kaohsiung Food Show. Maritime Safety: Recent investigations into fatal enclosed-space accidents aboard Marshall Islands-flagged ships highlight the risks of toxic atmospheres and the need for careful testing and entry procedures.