Mining & Bougainville Justice: Bougainville leaders and advocates renewed calls to address Panguna’s “toxic legacy,” with ABG moving toward awarding a redevelopment licence to a Bougainville-owned company while legacy compensation issues remain unresolved. Financial Integrity: Bank of Papua New Guinea launched “Empower Finance Kibung” to tackle financial abuse through surveys, a voluntary code of practice, and coordinated action plans with banks and institutions. Green Finance Push: BPNG urged faster implementation of green finance as climate risks bite now; France pledged K75m to expand green lending and guarantees for SMEs, renewables and sustainable agriculture. Agriculture Development: FAO PNG and China’s ambassador discussed deeper cooperation to transform agrifood systems, boost food security, and reduce import reliance. Health & Logistics Infrastructure: Work begins on an Angau Memorial Hospital pharmacy building in Lae to improve medicine storage and distribution. Workforce & Industry Linkages: ITI signed Lae MoUs with five companies to expand on-the-job training and improve graduate employability. Climate Resilience Transport: ABG handed over four passenger vessels for atoll communities to improve safety, access to services, and movement of fisheries and agricultural products. Digital & Skills: PNG’s IT sector gets a boost as ITI and the ICT department sign a five-year partnership to advance AI and digital skills. Energy/Tech Contract Spillover: Boustead Singapore’s ArcGIS renewal highlights regional geospatial demand, with PNG included among distribution markets.