AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSeychelles Tourism: The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) held its annual marketing meeting at Eden Bleu, reviewing 2026 performance and setting a 2027 shift toward strategy implementation after a tough first half driven by Middle East disruptions; arrivals gained momentum in July and August, with Russia leading the rebound and growth also coming from China, South Africa, Nigeria and Turkey. Digital Finance & Trading: Zoomex expanded its Stock Perpetuals offering, adding 30+ US and global equities across four categories, with contracts margined and settled in USDT and trading running around the clock. Regulatory Licensing: FiveComply outlined its global licensing push, saying it has supported 300+ licences and expanded local expertise across Cyprus, Dubai, Mauritius and Seychelles. Bilateral Cooperation: Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal in Riyadh to discuss boosting economic and tourism ties. Travel Rules Impacting Visitors: Thailand will cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days from September 15 for 60 nationalities, while Mauritius and Seychelles get a separate 15-day tier. Maritime Skills: Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute is scaling up training for blue economy demand, adding ship design and shipbuilding courses. Food Safety: Taiwan rejected US frozen beef tongue shipments after parasite detections, ordering returns or destruction and tightening inspections.
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