PNG–India Diplomacy: India and Papua New Guinea held their second Foreign Office Consultations (virtual) reviewing development partnership, political engagement, economic cooperation and cultural ties, with both sides saying they’re happy with the relationship’s “positive trajectory” and agreeing to deepen collaboration across sectors. Digital Accountability: The Bilum Digital Platform is being pushed to make Service Improvement Programme (SIP) spending more traceable, with real-time project information and monitoring aimed at improving transparency and accountability. Budget Pressure Point: A review of Public Investment Programme spending says K57.2bn was appropriated over seven years, but only K32bn in warrants were issued and K38.1bn was spent—highlighting implementation and cash-flow weaknesses that can delay key services. Education & Connectivity: UPNG plans Starlink and new IT programmes to connect remote learners and expand AI, cyber security and fintech training. Aviation for Exports: Kagamuga Airport in Mt Hagen is getting a K39.4m runway upgrade as PNG targets the Highlands as an agriculture export hub for Asia-Pacific markets. Mining Corporate Move: Newmont says it received LunR royalty shares via dividend-in-kind from Lundin Gold, lifting its beneficial ownership to about 13.32%. Finance Sector Watch: Securities Commission warns Faith-G Credit Finance and Investing Limited is not licensed in PNG. Business Growth Story: A young SME, Doris’s Neem Products, lands a retail partnership with City Pharmacy, moving from social media sales into mainstream shelves.