Marine Conservation: Papua New Guinea will protect about 200,000 km² of ocean in western Manus with a total fishing ban, aiming to lock in biodiversity gains and feed legal work for a Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves. EU Investment & Water Security: The EU and EIB Global backed the Water Wise Communities project with €25m concessional loan plus €16.4m grant to expand drinking-water networks for 400,000 more people. EU–PNG Business Push: The 5th EU–PNG Business Forum drew 300+ participants and 77 companies, with talks on renewable energy, water security, digital transformation, connectivity and agricultural value chains. Digital Economy & Media Trust: PNG is rolling out DPI to tackle fake accounts and misinformation, including Sevis Digital ID and a new legal framework for verifiable credentials, data exchange and trusted digital transactions. Aviation Regulation: PNG’s competition watchdog ICCC recommends independent economic regulation for NAC and NiuSky Pacific, plus an airport investment steering committee to improve charges, service quality and coordination. Mining & Exploration: K92 expanded high-grade Arakompa zones near Kainantu ahead of a maiden resource estimate, while Metso flagged ongoing work-permit and licensing delays affecting hiring and operations. Fisheries Compliance: Pacific fisheries officials trained for new EU freezer-vessel food-safety rules under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1449, expected to affect 97% of eligible Pacific vessels. Workforce & Skills: Remington Technology and Don Bosco Technical School signed an MOU to boost workplace training and staff upskilling, and PAS PNG supported hospitality skills at Loloata Island Resort.