Pacific Digital & Climate Resilience: UNDP says the Pacific’s blue economy needs stronger digital infrastructure so fishers and seaweed farmers can recover faster when cyclones hit, linking this to climate adaptation finance like PICAP. Honiara Border Tech Upgrade: Munda International Airport went live with the Solomon Islands Border Management System, processing its first international flight from Brisbane, as part of a joint Australia–Solomon Islands–PNG rollout. Road Works for Business Access: Sealing works on Honiara’s Hotbread Roundabout–Central Market seaside corridor are progressing toward reopening this week, with remaining works shifting landside under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project. Mining Governance Push: Solomon Islands and PNG will deepen cooperation on mining sector reforms, including plans for a gold export unit and longer-term national gold refinery. Local Jobs & Local Content: PM Matthew Wale’s GREAT Coalition launches a Local Content Protection Policy to reserve smaller government contracts for indigenous businesses, alongside efforts to lower electricity tariffs and cut the cost of doing business. Education Funding Boost: Australia’s PM Albanese announced SBD56m for education (books and rural training upgrades) and moves toward a comprehensive treaty with Solomon Islands, while Wale stresses education as the foundation for prosperity. Regional Security Shock: China’s long-range missile test in the Pacific follows Australia–Fiji defence pact moves, drawing condemnation and renewed calls for stronger regional security arrangements. SME Finance Support: New Zealand expands private-sector support via Business Link Pacific, adding wholesale capital for DBSI to grow affordable lending for Solomon Islands SMEs. Sports & Community: Hekari Women FC reach a third straight OFC Women’s Champions League final after beating Puaikura FC 1-0, with Puaikura making history as the first Cook Islands club into the semis.