AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism & Investment: AITEC World has unveiled two major international tourism events aimed at boosting Africa’s tourism sector, trade and investment, including a global launch in London on Nov 2, 2026 and an Africa Tourism Dialogue in Addis Ababa from Nov 12–14. EU Migration & Passports: Brussels has given six Caribbean states until 2028 to end citizenship-by-investment “golden passport” schemes or risk losing visa-free access to the Schengen area, a move that could hit African demand. Crypto Markets: Bitget added 2U2.ai to spot trading, but also announced it is exiting Japan after Japan’s FSA warning—new registrations will be blocked from Aug 3 and positions will be forcibly liquidated after Dec 31, 2026. US Visa Rules: The US has made its refundable visa bond programme permanent for selected B1/B2 business and tourist applicants from 50 countries (including Seychelles), with bonds up to $20,000 at consular discretion. Seychelles-Linked Finance: Seychelles-based exchange Bitget’s Japan exit and the visa-bond policy both underline how global regulation is reshaping travel and capital flows. Maritime/Defence Trade: India’s GRSE won a Rs 1,032 crore contract from ONGC to build four platform supply vessels, strengthening offshore logistics capacity.
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