Space & Aviation Tech: Papua New Guinea is set to be the first country to roll out a space-based Air Traffic Management system across its national airspace, via a partnership between NiuSky Pacific and Australia’s Skykraft, aimed at improving aircraft monitoring and safety in remote and mountainous areas. Digital Identity & Interoperability: PNG has joined the 50-in-5 digital public infrastructure push, linking its SevisPNG digital ID, wallet and data exchange ecosystem with wider interoperability efforts across the Global South. Media & AI Literacy: NBC managing director Kora Nou says PNG newsrooms are grappling with citizen journalism and social media, while PNG’s National Research Institute warns that rising AI-generated content is threatening creativity and information integrity. Connectivity Costs: A new concern is growing over mobile data charges in PNG, with claims that expired credits and top-up practices may be unfair to users. Climate Readiness: East Sepik governor Allan Bird urged PNG to prepare for El Niño impacts on food and water, pointing to drought-resistant crops that need early planting. Local Innovation: The Innovation PNG 2026 Awards named winners including NiuPay’s digital strata title platform, plus solutions for poultry feed and classroom support. Satellite Internet Access: Telikom is now authorised to resell Starlink services, expanding options for government, mining, SMEs and VSAT customers.