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Vietnam Access Denied: Samoa’s acting police commissioner says Vietnam refused face-to-face interviews with two Apia men charged over the Ho Chi Minh City murder of alleged Coconut Cartel leader Lorenzo Lemalu, leaving Samoa to submit questions in writing and seek welfare checks through diplomatic channels. Rugby Governance: Lakapi Samoa chairman Namulauulu Sami Leota has been appointed to the World Rugby Council, giving Samoa a seat at the top decision-making table as local rugby faces pressure over performance and management. Parliament & Accountability: PM Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt told MPs Australia urged him to sign the AU$50m Veimoana rugby support deal, while he questioned opposition figures over accountability and transparency around the funding. Minimum Wage Update: Samoa’s minimum wage rises to WST$5.24/hour from 1 July 2026, with further steps to reach WST$6.05 in July 2028. Health System Pressure: A Vaisigano 1 MP called for removal of a district hospital doctor in Sataua, saying patients have suffered; the Health Minister promised action. Cybercrime Warning: Interpol reports a sharp rise in cybercrime across Asia and the South Pacific, highlighting vulnerabilities for smaller Pacific states. Sports & Community: Netball Samoa named a Samoa Invitational squad for July trials against Australia Pathways, while preparations continue for major rugby sevens events in Samoa.

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Dec. 10, 2025

SAMOA AND FRANCE REAFFIRMS STRONG BILATERAL PARTNERSHIP

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Dec. 11, 2025

SAMOA VALIDATES ITS MULTI-HAZARD EARLY WARNING FOR ALL ROADMAP

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SAMOA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ITS THIRD NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC 3.0), ADVANCING NATIONAL CLIMATE AMBITION AND RESILIENCE

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PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA

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SAMOA SIGNS PHASE II OF THE PACER PLUS IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT

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PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF HUNGARY TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA [THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2026]

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