AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Shock for Vulnerable Economies: UNCTAD warns that Strait of Hormuz disruptions could push up oil prices, raising costs for 983 million people in 75 vulnerable economies, including many small island states that rely on imported fuel. Seychelles in the Spotlight: A new Prosperity Index ranks Seychelles Africa’s most prosperous in 2026, citing strong healthcare, education, and environmental performance alongside tourism-driven income stability. Tourism & Skills: Seychelles Tourism Academy hosted a Day of Slavic Writing and Culture event in Victoria, with students performing in Russian—highlighting demand for language skills in the service sector. Regional Defence Cooperation: The Indian Ocean-focused PRAGATI 2026 military exercise concluded in Meghalaya with 400+ troops from 13 nations, including Seychelles, training on counter-terrorism and interoperability. Maritime Finance: India’s Sagarmala Finance plans its first “blue bond” to fund ocean and coastal infrastructure—an approach that could interest island economies like Seychelles. Crypto & Trading Launches (Seychelles-based firms): Seychelles-based Zoomex launched a World Cup prediction campaign with a $300,000 prize pool, while TokenInsight’s report highlighted MEXC’s top liquidity performance in silver futures.
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