Solomon Islands–Australia Reset: New PM Matthew Wale met Anthony Albanese in Canberra, agreeing to negotiate a comprehensive strategic treaty and review China’s security deal, with both sides also backing closer police cooperation and development support. Energy & Resilience: Australia pledged SBD$200 million (AUD$35m) to help Solomon Islands respond to Cyclone Maila and energy-shock impacts, while Honiara also hosted the Weather Ready Pacific steering meeting as the government reaffirmed support for better early warnings. Clean Power in Tourism: Heritage Park Hotel commissioned a large solar-plus-battery system supplying up to 95% of its electricity, cutting diesel and grid reliance. Fisheries Export Rules: EU food-safety changes under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1449 are being rolled out via training in Suva, tightening freezer-vessel requirements and affecting about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels, with implications for Solomon Islands tuna exports. Local Industry & Jobs: Malaita Kingz signed former Rewa players Norman Ngafu and Calvin Ohasio ahead of the Telekom S-League season. Food Security & Agriculture: Rice experts from JAAS began a technical mission with MALD to push mechanised commercial rice farming and reduce reliance on imported rice. Sanitation Threat to Tourism: UNICEF warned that open defecation and poor waste management are undermining visitor experience and tourism growth.