PNG–Vanuatu Business Ties: Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea will send a business delegation to explore investment opportunities in Vanuatu, with a focus on tourism cooperation and respecting local landowners and communities. RSE Travel Bubble: Vanuatu RSE workers are set to skip New Zealand MIQ from 4 October, moving to a shorter isolation at their workplace with testing—good news for seasonal travel and labour planning. US Visa Bond Hits Pacific: The US has made its visa bond programme permanent, with Vanuatu among 50 countries; consular officers may require a refundable bond up to US$20,000 for B1/B2 visas, raising costs for some travellers. Marine Conservation: The Melanesian Ocean Reserve is set to operate across Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, PNG and New Caledonia, protecting biodiversity while allowing only sustainable, Indigenous-led economic activity. Tourism Deals: Virgin Australia’s one-week sale includes return fares to Vanuatu from as low as $459 (selected dates), plus flight-and-stay packages via Hopper. Maritime Security: IMO support helped Vanuatu strengthen port and maritime security in Port Vila and Luganville under SOLAS and the ISPS Code.