Foreign Policy & Aid: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale met Japan’s foreign affairs minister in Honiara, reaffirming a balanced foreign policy and thanking Japan for support, including a new package of grants for scholarships and modern malaria diagnosis equipment. Public Health Funding: Japan signed two Exchange of Notes worth 294 million Japanese Yen (about SBD 14.6m) to boost human resource development and improve malaria detection capacity nationwide. Mining & Investment: PNG offered Solomon Islands its mining policy experience, with leaders agreeing to deepen cooperation on mining sector reforms; PNG’s approach targets at least 55% of project benefits for the state and encourages PNG companies to invest in Solomon projects. Regional Cooperation: PNG and Solomon Islands also signed a 2026–2030 framework to expand trade, investment, infrastructure, security cooperation and business activity. Local Economy & City Services: Honiara City Council approved 12 designated betelnut markets (one per ward), inviting titled landowners to partner to reduce illegal roadside selling and improve cleanliness. Infrastructure & Transport: Road marking works began at Tandai in West Honiara to improve traffic flow and road safety as part of wider upgrades. Business & Connectivity: Solomon Airlines is set to launch a scheduled Port Moresby–Honiara service next Tuesday, aiming to lift tourism and business travel between the two countries. Disaster Readiness Skills: SPC and WFP trained logistics and warehouse officers from six Pacific disaster management offices in Brisbane, including Solomon Islands, to strengthen humanitarian warehousing and dispatch during emergencies.