Pacific Media: NBC Managing Director Kora Nou opened the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby, pushing “Resilient Voices” amid AI, digital disruption and climate pressure. Biodiversity & Land Stewardship: A Global Environment Facility-backed GBFF project spotlights community-led conservation in PNG’s Highlands, aiming to secure long-term protection of customary forest management. Energy Investment Pipeline: PM James Marape says Papua LNG (toward FID) and other petroleum projects will drive a 10–15 year run of construction, jobs and production-led growth. EU Investment Push: The 5th EU–PNG Business Forum drew 300+ participants and announced a Water Wise Communities deal (EIB loan plus EU grant) for potable water expansion. Aviation Modernisation: PNG is set to adopt space-based air traffic management via NiuSky Pacific and Skykraft, with further collaboration planned with ENAV. Green Finance: PNG launched updated green finance standards, including a Version 2 green taxonomy, green loan reporting rules and a Green Finance Academy. Governance in Petroleum: Kumul Petroleum Holdings rolled out a governance overhaul under new chairman Isaac Lupari, targeting stronger controls on approvals, procurement and community protocols. Mining Restart: Adyton cleared a key Mining Lease Warden’s Hearing step to restart Wapolu gold mine operations. Mobile Costs Under Fire: PNG consumers are calling out high data charges and credit-loss practices as unfair and potentially unlawful. Corporate Sustainability: K92 published its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting safety performance and large PNG procurement and tax contributions.