SME Crackdown: PNG PM James Marape removes Commerce minister Win Daki from the Commerce & Industry portfolio and orders a forensic audit of the SME Fund after misconduct allegations, with Finance Minister Thomas Opa temporarily taking over. Tourism Capacity Data: PNGTPA and NCDC launch a National Capital District Accommodation Inventory & Capacity Survey to map hotel capacity for smarter tourism planning and event readiness. Mining & Landowner Returns: K92 Mining says it has paid over K527m in corporate tax and flags K116m in royalty held in trust pending a Land Commission appeal over landowner identification. PNG LNG Social Mapping: Kikori MP Soroi Eoe says social mapping and landowner identification for PNG LNG remain contentious and must be handled through proper legal and administrative processes. Digital & Telecom: Digicel PNG reports successful 5G readiness testing, with peak speeds up to 1.2Gbps, paving the way for rollout. Infrastructure for Growth: Marape launches six Gulf LLG projects worth K315m, including the Ihu–Muro road and market upgrades aimed at connecting communities and boosting local business. Climate Pressure: WMO warns the South-West Pacific saw its second-warmest year on record in 2025, with marine heatwaves harming fisheries and rising risks for PNG’s coastal communities. U.S.-PNG Engineering Training: During Tamiok Strike 26, U.S. and PNGDF engineers begin renovating classrooms at Igam Barracks, combining construction delivery with hands-on training. Hotel Renovations: Steamships Hospitality pushes major Port Moresby upgrades across its Coral Sea Hotels-branded portfolio, betting on long-stay demand and international interest. Agriculture Market Link: Hiri-East opens a buying-point facility and Dogu Market to connect farmers to buyers and lift household incomes. World Bank Jobs Warning: A World Bank update says PNG’s growth is strong but quality job creation lags, with more workers moving into subsistence and informal work.