Anti-Corruption Push: ICAC warned Southern Region provincial leaders that corruption is a criminal misuse of power, urging stronger integrity as provinces and LLGs deliver services. Health & Human Capital: PNGDF and Australia helped move one million yaws tablets to West Sepik for a mass treatment drive, while Buimo inmates graduated from an Australian-supported pre-release skills program. LNG & Energy Governance: Santos says a final investment decision on the $20b Papua LNG project is due by year-end, as it targets Papua LNG matters amid debate over domestic gas reservation; meanwhile Papuan LNG leaders pressed provincial/local officials over unresolved issues and NPA/minister attendance. Finance & Inclusion: Bank of Papua New Guinea reform messaging focused on stability and wider financial access ahead of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion forum in Port Moresby. Business & Markets: Apo Street Market in Port Moresby gained formal NCDC recognition as an approved marketplace, and PNG’s trade ministry appointed consultants for a trade development framework. Education & Jobs: A new interim council for PNG’s standalone medical university was sworn in, and rural clinical placements resumed in Aitape with church health services. Mining & Corporate Moves: K92 Mining announced CEO succession at its Kainantu operation. Regional Trade Talks: PNG and Solomon Islands investment conference opened in Honiara, aiming to turn Melanesian ties into bankable deals.