Hazardous Chemicals Oversight: Seychelles is running a two-day UNDP-backed training workshop to boost national capacity to identify and manage trade in hazardous chemicals under a GEF-funded regional project. Biosecurity at the Gate: With Mahé as the main transit hub, Seychelles Islands Foundation is tightening inspections at the airport and IDC jetty to protect Aldabra and Assomption from invasive alien species. Health Systems Upgrade: Seychelles and Eritrea have adopted Abbott’s WHO-prequalified Determine Antenatal Care Panel, enabling one-visit screening for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B to support “triple elimination” efforts. Trade Policy Push: Seychelles has endorsed UN Tourism’s Management Vision 2026–2029, focusing on stronger institutions, collaboration, capacity building and sustainability for island destinations. EU Economic Partnership: Seychelles says it has concluded negotiations on the EU–ESA Economic Partnership Agreement, moving toward a modernised free trade framework. Crypto Court Fallout: A Seychelles Supreme Court award over $2m tied to delisted CHP tokens remains unpaid, with KuCoin facing renewed legal scrutiny after the court rejected its “abandoned property” position. Maritime Cooperation: India’s INS Tarkash visited Port Victoria, highlighting growing India–Seychelles defence and maritime security cooperation. AfCFTA Readiness: Namibia launched an AfCFTA/AIDA country impact assessment report, with Seychelles named among the pilot countries. Tourism Diplomacy: Seychelles backs the new UN Tourism vision at the 126th Executive Council in Toledo, Spain.