AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSeychelles-India Ties: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Seychelles National Assembly Speaker Azarel Ernesta in Delhi, stressing shared democratic values and celebrating 50 years of independence and diplomatic relations, with a focus on people-to-people links and Yoga. Seychelles Governance & Social Spending: Seychelles Finance Minister Pierre Laporte says a new $2B fund is planned to back health, education and infrastructure, with an independent management structure to limit political interference. Residence Rules: Seychelles has 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. Digital Trade Corridor: AfCFTA and QUEST Ghana signed an agreement to host and operationalise the AfCFTA Digital Trade Corridor in Seychelles, aiming to support cross-border trade with a phased pilot across several African countries. Tourism & Travel Demand: Thomas Cook (India) opened a new sales outlet in Manapakkam, Chennai, expanding its Tamil Nadu network as travel demand grows. Global Finance Watch: FP Markets warns global bond yields are flashing alarm bells, with rising yields driven by inflation, deficits and shifting investor risk appetite. Maritime Security: Kenya intercepted a small unregistered vessel carrying over a metric ton of methamphetamine, highlighting how small boats fuel wider illegal trade across Indian Ocean routes.
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