Agribusiness & Exports: Food Processors Limited says it is hunting new export markets and improving farmer access to finance, aiming to sell more fresh and frozen produce (including eggplant, okra, beans, bananas and pineapples) to Australia and New Zealand, while also exploring Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Nauru and Kiribati. Climate & Humanitarian Funding: The UN is preparing up to US$100m in emergency support as El Niño threatens worse heat, drought and floods across multiple regions, with early action already underway in several countries. Security & Community Impact: Central Guadalcanal MP Peter Shanel Agovaka is calling for urgent action against escalating criminal activity in Belaha, warning it could scare off investment and tourism. China–Solomon Islands Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela met China’s development agency and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing, with Beijing stressing “no strings attached” cooperation and rejecting any “sphere of influence” claims. Health Infrastructure: Japan has officially handed over the upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita, a SBD130m redevelopment adding emergency, surgery, imaging and maternity services. Agriculture Support for Farmers: In East Central Guadalcanal, a pineapple farmers’ association received SIART project support for a processing shed and machine to improve market access. Connectivity for Business Travel: Solomon Airlines and Philippine Airlines signed an interline deal enabling single-ticket travel and through check-in between Honiara and Manila via Port Moresby and Brisbane. Education Partnerships: MEHRD and New Zealand launched a Partnership Support Hub under the Waka Fo Edukesen education partnership to strengthen local delivery and governance. Internet for Essential Services: SATSOL renewed its 24-month Master Service Agreement with Solomon Power to keep utility operations connected via internet services. Regional Research for Food Security: SINU and Australia’s CSIRO advanced a partnership to find cheaper local animal feed options for small livestock and tilapia. National Planning Ahead of 50 Years: SINU VC Dr Transform Aqorau urged a national debate ahead of the 2028 independence anniversary, including public finance reform, a sovereign wealth fund and greater provincial authority.