Border & Aviation Tech: Munda International Airport went live with the Solomon Islands Border Management System, processing its first international flight from Brisbane electronically—38 tourists cleared on the day—under the Australia–Solomon Islands–PNG trilateral rollout. Roads & Urban Works: Hotbread Roundabout to Central Market seaside road sealing is progressing well and is expected to reopen to traffic by end of week (weather permitting), with remaining works shifting to the landside section. Mining Governance: Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea agreed to deepen cooperation on mining sector reforms, with PNG officials set to visit as Honiara pushes transparency and value-retention in minerals, including plans for a gold export unit and longer-term refinery. Local Business Finance: New Zealand announced fresh support for Solomon Islands SMEs via Business Link Pacific—SBD2.3m wholesale capital for DBSI plus SBD14m budget support to improve the enabling environment for private sector growth. Education & Skills: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese announced SBD56m in education assistance and a police academy construction/training MoU as Solomon Islands and Australia begin talks on a comprehensive bilateral treaty. Policy Push for Jobs: Solomon Islands’ GREAT Coalition policy blueprint spotlights a Local Content Protection approach, lower electricity tariffs, and a focus on agriculture, fisheries, tourism, manufacturing and the digital economy. Geopolitics & Security: Australia and Solomon Islands condemned China’s long-range submarine missile test in the Pacific, with leaders linking it to the need for stronger regional security arrangements.