The country has a new Taiwan ambassador, after Joseph Chow's transfer from his previous role as representative in Fiji was approved

80 Nauruan students in Fiji participated in the 38th quarterly meeting of the Intergenerational Trust Fund held in Suva, Fiji; the NTF was established in 2015 to contribute to the long-term budgetary self-reliance of the Republic of Nauru until 2035

The fortnightly allowance for senior citizens has been revised and increased and accompanied by provisions of water, electricity, rice and flour

A memorial service was held at dawn on 27 October at the World War II Memorial in Aiwo to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the return of Nauruans who were exiled to Chuuk and 93rd anniversary of Angam Day, celebrating recovery from possible extinction