ICCC Corporate Plan: Papua New Guinea’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission has launched its 2026–2030 corporate plan, sharpening focus on consumer protection, competition enforcement and economic regulation, with special attention on women and disadvantaged shoppers. Papua LNG Push: TotalEnergies says Papua LNG has cleared key milestones toward a Final Investment Decision, including completed EPC tendering, nearly K4bn savings since 2024, and an amended gas agreement; the government is also offering improved terms if partners lock in FID by 15 December. LNG Marketing Governance: Kumul Petroleum Holdings secured stronger governance and state protections in the Papua LNG marketing deal, including unanimous consent for reserved matters like pricing and added safeguards for state interests. 5G Ready: NICTA has cleared the way for commercial 5G services, giving operators regulatory certainty to start rolling out using the 2.6GHz and 3.5GHz spectrum bands. SEZ Bottlenecks: Special Economic Zone development is being slowed by land access and ownership plus infrastructure and utilities, with five licensed SEZ projects worth about K10.7bn still progressing toward full operations. Urban Pressure: Port Moresby is facing rising migration, unemployment and overcrowding, with calls for lawful, humane and sustainable planning rather than just removing people. Digital TV Upgrade: Digicel Pacific has selected Techtel to replace its PNG TV head-end platform, supporting both free-to-air and encrypted pay services. Disaster Readiness: Health and emergency officials warn PNG must shift from reactive disaster response to preparedness, early action and better provincial planning. Landowner Fight Over Consultations: Opposition Leader James Nomane says Papua LNG consultations are being compromised and wants the development forum moved back to project provinces and districts, with landowner representation aligned to the Oil and Gas Act. Climate Risk: Pacific communities are being urged to prepare for a strengthening El Niño that could bring drought in some areas and heavier rain in others, stressing water and food security. Sports & Youth Leadership: Southern Highlands has formed a kickboxing association, while a new Wāhine Toa Oceania cohort opens applications for retired Pacific female athletes to build leadership skills.