Subsea Security: Chinese state-linked vessels carried out structured survey grids over the Guam and Japan subsea cable corridors, raising fresh concerns about cable and pipeline safety across the Pacific. Digital Services: The University of Papua New Guinea website has been inaccessible for over a week, disrupting course and admission information for prospective students. Public Sector Tech: PNG is finalising SIM registration rules that will link mobile numbers to the SevisPass national digital ID via SevisDEx interoperability, with a 12-month transition period. Governance & Payroll: Personnel Management Secretary Taies Sansan called for stronger payroll governance—accuracy, accountability, affordability and integrity—beyond just paying salaries. Health Research: PNG and Japan launched a five-year Satreps project to strengthen health systems and eliminate malaria, with East Sepik as a main field site. Maritime Enforcement: PNG urged stronger international cooperation and technology-driven surveillance to tackle illegal IUU fishing, citing vessel tracking and the Daru MCS Command Centre. Education & Connectivity: BSP donated 20 computers and a LAN to Tabubil Secondary School to restore practical ICT learning. Climate & Food Security: FPDA allocated K1 million for water cartage and irrigation support to help farmers respond to El Niño drought impacts. Investment Push: PNG CORE launched PNG Investment Week 2026 in Sydney to attract investors and accelerate project announcements.