Pacific Security & Diplomacy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale and Australia’s Anthony Albanese condemned China’s submarine-launched nuclear-capable missile test in the Pacific, with Wale calling it “not something a friend does” and lodging a formal protest, while Australia said China should have given at least 48 hours’ notice. Regional Economic Links: PNG and Solomon Islands reaffirmed plans to deepen trade, investment, transport and labour mobility, aiming to cut business costs and strengthen supply chains, with mining flagged as a priority area. Aviation for Trade & Tourism: Solomon Airlines resumed direct Honiara–Port Moresby passenger flights after 15 years, boosting regional connectivity for business and visitors. SME Finance Boost: New Zealand increased support for Solomon Islands private sector via Business Link Pacific, adding SBD2.3m wholesale capital to DBSI for SME lending and SBD14m budget support for policy reform. Public Finance Resilience: Japan signed an Exchange of Notes for a development policy loan worth about SBD150m to strengthen Solomon Islands’ fiscal and economic resilience. Health & Jobs at Community Level: Australia handed over the AUD$45m Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre to improve maternal and child healthcare. Ocean Governance: WCS and Makira-Ulawa Province signed an MoU to strengthen marine spatial planning, fisheries management and marine protected areas. Disaster Response: Honiara-based Shortlands Islands Disaster Response Committee completed fundraising and began distributing cyclone Maila relief supplies.