Solomon Islands–China Tech & Energy Talks: Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela is in China to expand cooperation in agriculture, education, skills development and renewable energy, including talks with a Jiangsu seawater desalination company on possible desalination projects for Solomon Islands. UXO Data System for Safer Development: The government launched IMSMA Core, a new national database to track unexploded ordnance and explosive remnants of war, stressing that the system’s success depends on accurate, reliable data across agencies. Fisheries Monitoring at Sea: Pacific tuna officials say unreported fishing is a major risk, and Solomon Islands’ observer training is building “policeman at sea” capability for compliance checks alongside catch data. Border Tech Goes Live in Munda: Munda International Airport started using the Solomon Islands Border Management System for electronic passenger processing, with online visa plans next. Human Rights Mainstreaming: Government reaffirmed its human rights commitment by integrating rights into the national development agenda and SDG planning. Community Sanitation Skills: A KOICA/UNICEF-funded artisan training programme is helping rural communities reduce open defecation using low-cost, locally built household toilets. Education Push: Prime Minister Wale highlighted education as the “great equaliser,” including progressive free education and science/tech-focused reforms. Pacific Emergency Broadcasting Funding Gap: Research warns national broadcasters are relied on in disasters but often lack resources to deliver timely, trusted warnings in local languages. China Missile Test Fallout: Regional leaders and peace groups condemned China’s nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile test near the Solomon Islands, while analysts say the message is aimed mainly at the United States.