Hotel & Tourism Investment: Sheraton Hotels & Resorts officially debuts in Papua New Guinea with the opening of Sheraton Port Moresby Stanley Hotel & Suites, a 394-key property in the CBD linked to Vision City Mega Mall, bringing Marriott’s second PNG site and major conference facilities. Superannuation Reform Push: Nasfund is calling for universal retirement coverage, arguing superannuation should extend beyond large formal employers to small businesses and informal workers through voluntary options. Youth & Creative Economy: Trophy Haus returns as medals and trophies sponsor for the Mountain Dew x Wan Squad National Dance Championships, while organisers launch an MBoP Talent and Fashion Show to turn PNG creativity into jobs and business opportunities. Mining & Exploration: Great Pacific Gold starts diamond drilling at the Magiabe vein target at its Wild Dog project in East New Britain, following completion of the Kasie Ridge program. Energy Trade: PetroChina executives signal interest in buying PNG LNG, including spot and long-term arrangements, as talks with PNG energy and government ministers continue. Governance & Policy: Finance Minister Thomas Opa says public and private projects must align with development goals and community needs, including land and customary obligations. Agriculture & Food Safety: Goodman Fielder PNG and other local manufacturers secure HACCP certification, strengthening food safety credentials for consumers and export-ready supply chains.