Solomon Islands–New Zealand Talks: Prime Minister Matthew Wale will visit New Zealand this week for meetings with PM Christopher Luxon, with Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela and Education Minister Stephen Kumi in the delegation. The agenda covers education, economic development, fisheries and policing, plus time with the Solomon Islands community in NZ. Australia Reset and China Security Review: In Canberra, Wale and Australian PM Anthony Albanese backed a “reset” through a new comprehensive strategic treaty focused on regional security, economic cooperation and development, while Wale said he will review the secretive 2022 security pact with China after only recently obtaining a copy. EU Tuna Export Compliance: Fisheries officials from Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel rules (Delegated Regulation EU 2025/1449) that could affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific vessels, tightening cold-chain requirements to protect food safety. Energy and Cost Pressure: A regional fuel-price update notes continued diesel pressure across the Pacific, with Solomon Islands keeping its cap mostly steady while other countries move to higher caps or alerts. Tourism and Waste: Honiara’s coastline pollution is being linked to inland waste management failures, as a week-long clean-up campaign targets beaches and public areas. Youth and Child Protection: World Vision launched a new phase of a youth entrepreneurship and child protection initiative, funded by New Zealand, aiming to strengthen livelihoods, safety systems and youth leadership. Labour Mobility: Minister Rick Houenipwela visited Solomon Islands workers at Golden Cockerel in Australia, reaffirming support for the PALM labour mobility scheme and the role of remittances in household support. Solar Investment Push: The ISA and World Bank convened a Pacific SIDS solar dialogue in Bali to move from policy to investment-ready solar and storage projects, including support for bankable pipelines across island economies.