Education & Scholarships: Indonesia’s embassy in Port Moresby hosted a two-day expo with three universities offering PNG students courses and Indonesian government scholarship pathways, including STEM and vocational options. Connectivity & Telecoms: Remington Group launched Starlink Enterprise in PNG as a reseller, promising local billing in kina, in-country installation and support, and plans for solar-powered setups for remote areas. Research & Innovation Awards: At the PNG Research, Science and Technology Conference in Goroka, UNRE researcher Kathleen Diapong won Innovator of the Year for a local stockfeed formulation; other winners included hybrid solar power, a road reporting app, a language app, home automation, and oil treatment projects. Climate & Ocean Conservation: Bezos Earth Fund announced $25m+ in new grants for ocean protection across the Cook Islands, Kiribati, PNG, Tonga and Vanuatu, supporting marine protected areas and long-term water management. Infrastructure Pipeline: Australia is ramping up PNG infrastructure spending and procurement, with ESIP2 and workforce-skills initiatives aimed at power, telecoms and social assets. Maritime Security: Philippines authorities flagged a Chinese survey ship for possible AIS spoofing near subsea cable routes, raising concerns for undersea communications security. Media & AI: PNG’s Media Council leader Neville Choi was named PINA president, calling for stronger newsroom support, fact-checking, and human oversight as AI reshapes Pacific media workflows.