Maritime Safety: Vanuatu has ended the search for people missing after the MV Matui ferry sank off Santo and Ambae, with 39 feared dead; survivors and bodies were found earlier, and authorities have filed criminal complaints over alleged maritime breaches, including claims of overloading and warnings not being heeded. Tourism & Trade: Australia has named Vanuatu among 10 Pacific countries eligible for its Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, a move aimed at skills, income and remittances that can also support regional travel links. Cruise & Pacific Routes: Azamara opened bookings for a 195-night 2029 world cruise that includes calls through the South Pacific, featuring Vanuatu among the itinerary stops. Climate & Ocean Conservation: The Bezos Earth Fund announced US$25m in new grants to protect Pacific ocean areas, including support for marine protected areas in Vanuatu. Pacific Policy: The Pacific Tourism Organisation launched a Pacific Tourism Yachting Strategy 2026–2030 to grow yachting tourism while improving regulation and community benefits. Regional Context: Vanuatu also appears in UNGA coverage as part of Pacific diplomatic engagement, including a new cooperation agreement with Zambia covering eco-tourism and people-to-people exchanges.