Oil & Gas Downstream: Gulf leaders are urging PNG to build an oil refinery at Orokolo Bay alongside the Papua LNG project, arguing it would turn royalties into lasting jobs, skills and downstream industry—if a feasibility study moves forward. Mining & Logistics: Ok Tedi says it’s maintaining safe operations and production despite dry-weather disruptions on the Fly River, using alternative logistics to keep fuel and critical supplies moving. ICT & Industry Digitisation: Heineken’s Red Stripe has rolled out a new enterprise “Digital Backbone” across production, inventory, warehousing, logistics and order management in PNG, as part of a wider AI and productivity push. Trade & Energy Diplomacy: Taiwan has suspended spot-market LNG purchases from PNG (about $800m) amid the “One China” dispute after PNG moved to close Taiwan’s office—while Taiwan keeps officials in-country and backs away from tearing up the longer-term gas deal. Governance & Fiscal Power: The JSB has endorsed transferring key revenue powers to Bougainville by 31 Dec 2026, including fisheries, mining, forestry and land taxes, with a push to strengthen marine governance and benefit-sharing. Security & Elections: PNG PM Marape says he will ask Timor-Leste for 200 defence personnel for a proposed multinational force to help secure and supervise PNG’s 2027 election. Agriculture & Food Supply: Hilans Fres says Highlands dry conditions are shrinking supplies of key vegetables, urging more farmers to step in to meet weekly demand. Business & Services: Wepay7 launched an interactive gaming platform across Papua New Guinea, targeting accessible online entertainment with secure transactions and responsible gaming features.