Aviation & Trade Links: Air Niugini has restarted its Port Moresby–Tokyo (Narita) service, with the first non-stop flight on 18 July and a twice-weekly schedule (Wednesdays and Saturdays), aiming to boost travel, tourism, investment and education ties. Mining & Production: St Barbara says New Simberi gold output rose 8% in the June quarter, beating guidance, as processing improved and mined grade increased. Infrastructure & Safety: Hoskins Airport upgrade is at 57% completion; runway restrictions are still in place, limiting aircraft types until Stage Eight lifts the usable runway length later this year. Maritime Capability: Australia’s HMAS Leeuwin will run a five-week hydrographic survey mission in PNG waters with PNG Defence Force partners, focusing on navigation safety and local capability building. Banking Leadership: TISA Bank appoints Luke Kaul as substantive CEO, positioning the locally anchored lender for “disciplined growth” and stronger governance. Jobs & Local Content: Newmont Lihir is advertising roles across engineering, operations, social performance, supply chain and environmental management, with an emphasis on PNG applicants. Digital Governance: PNG is drafting cyber laws to tackle AI misuse like deepfakes and voice cloning, with concerns rising ahead of elections. Diplomacy & Energy: PNG’s closure of Taiwan’s representative office is triggering Taiwan reassessment of economic ties, including LNG purchase reviews, after PNG ordered the office shut. Construction Workforce: A 25-year construction professional in quantity surveying and contracts administration shares career pathways and the realities of managing multiple projects. Community Reconciliation: Wantoat in Morobe is moving from sorcery-linked violence toward peace after a ceremony where congregations surrendered weapons and renounced alleged criminal activity.