Pacific Trade Survey: A new 2026 Pacific Islands Export Survey has recorded its biggest response in more than a decade, with early signs showing exporters are diversifying markets and adopting digital tools even as finance gets harder. Aviation & Connectivity: Solomon Airlines says it will launch a scheduled Port Moresby–Honiara service next Tuesday, aiming to boost tourism, business travel and regional links. Local Markets & City Economy: Honiara City Council will launch the Naghoniara Vaka Flea Market (5–7 July) and has also approved 12 designated betelnut markets across the city’s wards, inviting titled landowners to partner. Road Safety Works: Lane markings and traffic signs are now being installed at Tandai in West Honiara as part of wider road improvement efforts. Climate Resilience Training: Provincial officers are in a week-long Training of Trainers workshop in Tulagi on climate and disaster risk management to strengthen planning at provincial and community levels. Mining & Policy Cooperation: Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea are deepening mining governance cooperation, with PNG offering mining policy experience as Honiara pushes reforms to maximise local benefits. Health Funding: Japan has signed grants worth about SBD$14.6m for scholarships and modern malaria diagnostic equipment, as malaria cases remain a major challenge. Regional Security Diplomacy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale is pushing a stronger Melanesian Spearhead Group and reaffirming balanced foreign policy ties, including with Japan.