Coastal Resilience for Honiara’s Trade Hub: North Malaita communities are planting 2,000+ mangrove seedlings to protect the coastline around the new Malu’u Market, pairing nature-based restoration with a seawall backed by Australia for a SBD15 million investment. Food Security Research: Japan’s SATREPS team has begun a five-year collaboration with MALD to strengthen sweet potato production, with long-term experts now in place after the May 2026 start. SME Financing Push: Australia and the Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) are partnering to help 10 SMEs access more affordable financing, aiming to cut upfront costs and expand support for Indigenous businesses. Pacific Food Exports: Solomon Islands exporters are set to join PTI Australia’s Pacific Showcase at Fine Food Australia (31 Aug–3 Sep), including SolTuna, as regional food producers chase new buyers. Shipping Momentum: Steamships reports marine logistics volumes grew 15–20% in 2025 and is carrying that momentum into 2026, driven by strong cash-crop prices. Infrastructure Tender: The tender is open for a new climate-resilient Fiu River Bridge in Malaita under SIRAP2, replacing an ageing 77-metre truss with an 84-metre two-lane bridge plus pedestrian access. Maritime Governance Planning: The GREAT Coalition’s productive sector team and SIMA are drafting a 90-day work plan, including steps toward a Solomon Islands International Shipping Registry. Community Development via JICA: Three new JICA volunteers have arrived to support fisheries-linked community development and PE education in Malaita, Western Province and Honiara. Labour Rights Warning (Regional): New Zealand’s Labour Inspectorate warns Pacific workers not to pay for jobs, urging use of official advice channels.