Air Travel: Air Niugini is bringing back direct Port Moresby–Tokyo flights from 18 July after a six-year gap, with two return services weekly and promotional fares to help PNG connect as a transit hub. Tourism Planning: PNGTPA and NCDC have launched a National Capital District Accommodation Inventory & Capacity Survey to map Port Moresby’s lodging capacity and support smarter tourism investment and event readiness. Business & Investment: Madang’s Integrated Special Economic Zone is moving ahead, with government approval for a joint venture between the state and RD Tuna Canners expected soon, including a planned 300-metric-ton tuna cannery. Local Benefits from Resources: Ok Tedi Mining says landowner companies are key to lasting community gains, sharing plans to lift local procurement toward 80% by 2030 and expanding community-owned income projects like a fly-in fly-out accommodation village. Health & Travel: Pacific International Hospital will run a first-ever PNG Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery Program in August, bringing visiting Australian orthopedic specialists to Port Moresby. Community Events: The 2026 Trukai Fun Run kicks off across seven PNG provinces, including Port Moresby, Lae, Madang and Mt Hagen, supporting Team PNG and the PNG Olympic Committee. Regional Security: PNG Prime Minister James Marape backs his Coffee Minister’s call for accountability over taxpayer-funded overseas trips, after criticism of delegations that appeared to line up with major sporting events. Military Engineering: PNGDF has launched Exercise Pukpuk in Lae, a multinational engineering drill marking 25 years of PNG and regional partner cooperation. Culture & Heritage: The Sel Kambang Festival continues to draw visitors to North Fly, celebrating traditional male attire and dances.