Solomon Islands–Australia Reset: New PM Matthew Wale met Anthony Albanese in Canberra and agreed to start talks on a comprehensive strategic treaty, while also reviewing Solomon Islands’ China security agreement—alongside pledges of SBD$200m support for Cyclone Maila recovery and energy-shock impacts, plus more training and scholarships. Weather Ready Pacific: Honiara hosted the Weather Ready Pacific steering meeting, with Minister Wayne Osopo Ghemu saying the programme is already delivering village-level benefits, including a new radar near Honiara International Airport and remote early-warning connectivity. EU Seafood Compliance: Fisheries officials from Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel rules that could affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific vessels, tightening cold-chain requirements for tuna exports. Bina Harbour Tuna Plant: A high-level EU delegation met Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Franklyn Derek Wasi to discuss potential EU support for the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant in Malaita. Energy & Costs: A Pacific business brief reports fuel prices continue to surge, with Samoa moving to an “amber alert” and Solomon Islands keeping its diesel cap mostly steady. Tourism & Waste: UNICEF warned that open defecation and poor waste management are hurting Solomon Islands tourism growth and visitor appeal. Local Infrastructure: Buala’s new market building was handed over, funded by Australia, with climate-resilient features for 100+ vendors. Clean Power for Hotels: Heritage Park Hotel commissioned a large solar-plus-battery system supplying up to 95% of its electricity needs. Food Security & Farming: Rice experts from Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences began a two-month mission with MALD to push mechanised commercial rice production.