Papua LNG Deal Momentum: PNG signed three landmark agreements with ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies at Government House, aiming to trigger Final Investment Decision by Dec 15, 2026 and reshape risk-sharing after cost pressures (K18bn down to K14bn). Maritime & Trade Readiness: Australia and PNG wrapped a joint coastal charting survey off Morobe, improving navigation safety for commercial shipping and strengthening PNG maritime capability. Mining Processing Push: Metso won about €10m for Simberi Gold’s New Simberi expansion, adding Vertimill, flotation, dewatering and high-rate thickener tech. Agriculture & Food Systems: NARI and IFPRI are running fresh-produce value chain research to move garden farming toward commercial supply and improve transport, storage and processing. El Niño Water Warnings: Police Minister Sir John Pundari urged landowners to share water sources fairly as drought and water rationing risks loom. Local Industry & Jobs: Air Niugini handled a major Jacksons Airport cargo flight for Ok Tedi, showing how air freight keeps mining and supply chains moving. Sports Sponsorships: Trukai named rugby league rising star Cooper Bai as brand ambassador, while Jarome Luai’s Pepsi deal highlights growing PNG consumer-brand marketing. Tourism Infrastructure Debate: Gurney Airport’s terminal upgrade sparked calls to balance big projects with urgent basics like medicines and schools. Combat Sports Regulation: Kickboxing pioneer Nandex says a bill is being prepared for a unified PNG Combat Sports Authority. Casino Plans: Pacific Pearl in Port Moresby began advertising for staff as PNG moves toward its first casino licensing.