AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSeychelles-India Blue Economy: Seychelles explored aquaculture and fisheries ties with India, with a push for sustainable fisheries and a shared research agenda after a Seychelles delegation visited India’s CMFRI in Kochi. Residence Permits: Seychelles set out three conditions foreigners must meet before a residence permit is considered, including no prohibited-immigrant status, family or domestic ties, and a contribution to life in Seychelles. Crypto Market Moves: XT Exchange opened HKB1 (HKBLOCKONE) deposits, trading and withdrawals, while Zoomex expanded its Stock Perpetuals lineup to 50+ contracts and promoted a zero-fee TradFi push. Maritime Security & IUU: Reports highlight how small, unregistered vessels fuel sea crimes, from methamphetamine trafficking to illegal fishing and piracy across Indian Ocean routes. Regional Travel Policy Watch: Thailand cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for 60 countries (with Seychelles and Mauritius getting 15 days), signalling tighter entry rules that could affect regional tourism flows. Health & Governance Spotlight: A South African case linked to alleged Tembisa Hospital procurement fraud saw Stefan Govindraju granted R200,000 bail after arrest following a Seychelles trip. Environment & Tourism Risk: New coverage flags coral trafficking and reef decline, alongside warnings that marine heatwaves and El Niño could hit fisheries and tourism across the Indian Ocean.
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