Suriname–China Ties: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons says Suriname will consolidate and expand cooperation with China as the two mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, pointing to gains in infrastructure, green development and people-to-people links. Bilateral Trade & Mobility: Suriname and the Dominican Republic move closer with a visa-free tourism arrangement for Dominicans holding valid US or Schengen visas, alongside broader cooperation in renewable energy, agriculture, tourism and parliamentary exchange. Governance & Integrity Pressure: Suriname’s push for asset declarations is highlighted in regional debate, with calls for tougher enforcement and faster action on public transparency. Energy & Industry Outlook: ExxonMobil advances Guyana’s gas plans with an application for environmental approval for the Haimara development, including a super-sized FPSO concept—an important signal for regional offshore investment flows. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project scales up clean energy interventions across Caribbean fisheries, including Suriname, aiming at resilient, low-carbon cold-chain and market opportunities. Regional Corruption Spotlight: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Haiti lowest in the Caribbean while listing Suriname among the lower performers, keeping governance risk in focus for investors. Diplomatic Appointments: Suriname’s new Consul-General in Curaçao, Joraisa Pokie, begins her tenure with a courtesy visit to the Governor, reinforcing trade and consular cooperation.