Digital Skills Push: UPNG has relaunched its Centre of Excellence in Information Technology, with classes starting July 20 and three practical certificate tracks (IT, database management, cybersecurity) aimed at feeding PNG’s growing digital workforce. Maritime Workforce: Steamships Ship Management and Australia Awards PNG have revived the Women in Maritime scholarship, funding sea-time placements and qualifications for up to 10 women a year. Carbon Markets Watch: Singapore and Indonesia signed a carbon credits MOU, but the real Article 6 trading mechanics still need an implementation agreement. Aid Payments Tech: UNDP is moving blockchain-based humanitarian payments from pilots toward a “standing capability” for country offices, including work already underway in PNG. Investment Policy Warning: An ADB consultant cautioned PNG that expanding “reserved activities” under the Investment Promotion Act could raise costs, reduce competition, and hurt export competitiveness unless safeguards and support are built in. Energy Infrastructure: Ok Tedi committed K30m to the Sisimakam–P’nyang Road to unlock the P’nyang LNG project, with construction in staged phases. Mining Output: K92 Mining reported strong Q2 results, including record ore processing and progress on its Kainantu expansion. Tourism Planning Data: PNGTPA and NCDC launched an accommodation inventory and capacity survey to improve Port Moresby tourism investment and event readiness. Regional Security: The Australia–Fiji “Ocean of Peace” alliance treaty is framed as a Pacific security push, with PNG already in an alliance with Australia. Trade Link-Up: PNG-India Business Council has been registered to target a jump in bilateral trade over the next decade. Maritime Safety at Sea: A fisheries observer story highlights the risks and tensions of catch monitoring and compliance at sea in PNG’s tuna-dominated industry.