5G Rollout Momentum: Digicel PNG says it has completed end-to-end 5G readiness testing, hitting peak speeds of up to 1.2Gbps and confirming lower latency and higher capacity for faster, more reliable services. Satellite Connectivity Push: The US Embassy in Waigani launched Starlink at the American Corner, backed by a US$30m satellite connectivity investment aimed at remote health facilities, schools and government offices. School Internet for Learning: Lightspeed PNG rolled out a Starlink-based community deployment at Tubusereia Junior High School, pitching “clean internet” with filtered access to support education. Agriculture Research Upgrade: PNG launched a National Agriculture Research System (NARS) policy framework to modernise research and better coordinate efforts that translate into farmer benefits. Underwater Volcano Watch: Satellites are tracking a rare, slow-moving underwater eruption in the Bismarck Sea that could eventually form a new island above the waves. Digital Inclusion Podcast: NICTA’s Nasfund-PC Podcast episode highlights PNG’s rural connectivity challenges and how infrastructure sharing can cut costs and vandalism. Wildlife Discovery: Researchers report a new walking shark species, Hemiscyllium dugeonae, found off PNG’s southeast coast. El Niño Risk: Forecasts warn El Niño could intensify drought and heat impacts across the region, including Papua New Guinea.