Pacific Maritime Talks: Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea have wrapped up a two-day legal and technical meeting in Honiara on their maritime boundary treaty line, with support from the Pacific Community and UNCLOS guidance, moving work toward bringing the treaty into force. China-Solomons Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela met China’s Wang Yi in Beijing, with both sides stressing deeper cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, education and green energy, while Beijing rejected claims it seeks a “sphere of influence.” Healthcare Upgrade: Japan officially handed over the upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita, adding emergency, outpatient, operating theatre, imaging and pharmacy services to cut referrals to Honiara. Agribusiness & Finance: A World Bank-backed SIART project is helping East Central Guadalcanal farmers form the Atunoda Family Farmers Association, funding a pineapple processing shed and machine to improve market access. Food Security Research: SINU and Australia’s CSIRO are advancing locally sourced animal feed options to lower costs for small livestock and tilapia farmers. Disaster Risk Insurance: Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company opened a Suva office, highlighting fast parametric payouts and noting Solomon Islands among recent beneficiaries. Crime & Investment Risk: Central Guadalcanal MP Peter Shanel Agovaka called for urgent action against escalating criminal activity in Belaha, warning it could deter investment and tourism. Connectivity for Business: Solomon Airlines and Philippine Airlines launched an interline deal with through check-in to boost Honiara–Manila travel links.