AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSeychelles–Japan Diplomacy: Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister ONISHI met Seychelles’ Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and the Blue Economy, H.E. Wallace Cosgrow, during a Seychelles visit to Japan, signalling continued cooperation on fisheries and the blue economy. Regional Aviation Standards: Seychelles joined a SADC/ICAO regional workshop on Aircraft Classification Rating and Pavement Classification Rating (ACR/PCR), aimed at harmonising runway and apron assessment standards to support safer, more efficient air connectivity. Maritime Security & Trade Risk: A fresh look at the Red Sea and Suez disruption risk highlights how shipping route threats can quickly raise costs and strain export markets for island economies like Seychelles. Crypto & Trading Industry: Whale.io launched “The Whale Printer” staking for $WHALE with fixed lock periods and high APYs, while Seychelles-based ZOOMEX rolled out a World Cup prediction campaign tied to a $300,000 prize pool. Defence Industry & Regional Links: India’s PRAGATI 2026 multination exercise in Meghalaya wrapped with Seychelles among 13 participating nations, alongside a defence equipment showcase featuring drones, counter-drone tech and secure communications. Energy Shock Watch: UNCTAD warns that Strait of Hormuz tensions could push oil prices higher, hitting small island developing states through fuel import bills and inflation pressure.
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