Pacific Security & Defence: Australia’s ASPI warns defence spending and drills are rising around Northeast Asia, after US-Japan-South Korea exercises in the Sea of Japan ended just before North Korea’s missile test. Pacific Trade & Diplomacy: The US says it will “promote trade over aid” in the Pacific, pushing private-sector-led growth and energy-security support. Solomon Islands Climate Policy: PM Matthew Wale opened a regional climate conference in Honiara, calling climate finance “justice, not charity” and promising legislation, budgeting, enforcement and reporting by 2050. Malaita Health Power: Seven Malaita clinics received solar systems via Solomon Islands, Australia and UNICEF to improve vaccine cold-chain, maternal care and emergency response. Business & Jobs Drive: SICCI and the GREAT Coalition push reforms to lift private growth and create 25,000 jobs in four years, with electricity costs flagged as a key barrier. Transport & Ports: Honiara’s main market and magistrate bus terminals are set to return to original sites as road works near completion; meanwhile a formal marine inquiry begins into the MV Anjeanette disaster. Energy & Infrastructure: The Aviation Complex Building at Henderson reaches major completion, with transformer installation and IT hardware still pending. Maritime Industry: Pacific Towing re-flags its Honiara-based tug Pacific Salvor to become a Solomon Islands vessel, supporting local towage and emergency response. Agriculture Skills: Cocoa IPDM and post-harvest training wrapped up for West Marovo farmers, while SIART continues pig breeding improvements and poultry support for Malaita groups.