Starlink Access Risk for French Polynesia: SpaceX says Starlink roaming for subscribers using international plans could be suspended as early as Aug. 10 if used outside the home country for 30+ consecutive days, raising alarms for remote islands and local businesses that rely on the service while local authorization is still pending. Digital Economy Regulation: French Polynesia is preparing a bill to allow Starlink in “white zones” if the company gets local authorization, registers locally, and sets up a representative office—aiming to replace roaming with territory-compliant offers. Cruise & Tourism Logistics: A new port guide highlights Papeete’s growing cruise role, noting the Te Anuanua Cruise Terminal opened in early 2025 and improves organization for visiting liners and local operators. Hospitality Supply Strategy: A report says hotels are shifting from global sourcing to hyperlocal supply chains to handle transport costs and climate shocks—relevant for remote Pacific islands facing fragile logistics. Ocean Policy & Mining Debate: Bloomberg Philanthropies backs ocean protection implementation with a $260m donation, while a separate deep-sea mining push targets high seas just beyond French Polynesia’s border, reigniting governance concerns. Maritime Security Context: A French Pacific Command interview says France had advance notice of China’s SLBM launch in the South Pacific and frames it as a nuclear deterrence test, underscoring the region’s strategic stakes.