AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing Deal: NBCC (India) has signed a landmark agreement with Seychelles to build the Île Aurore Housing Project—1,008 affordable homes plus key infrastructure—financed through a $75m line of credit from India’s EXIM Bank. Visa Access Watch: Seychelles is again highlighted for travel freedom, ranking as Africa’s strongest passport in 2026 for visa-free access across the continent (over 35 African countries), and also appearing among the few African nations with visa-free entry to Finland. US Travel Costs: The US has made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, potentially requiring up to $20,000 from applicants from 50 countries including Seychelles—aimed at improving compliance for B1/B2 business and tourist visas. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: A Seychelles-based voice urges caution after the International Seabed Authority failed to adopt a Mining Code, leaving major gaps on environmental safeguards and benefit-sharing unresolved. Local Tech & Finance: Seychelles-registered Bitget announced platform upgrades and new features, including TradingView integration and private copy trading, as it also continues regulatory-driven changes in Japan.
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