AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIOR Security: A three-day Colombo Security Conclave table-top exercise on countering illicit maritime activity wrapped up in Visakhapatnam, focusing on maritime terrorism, narcotics smuggling, trafficking and IUU fishing, with plans to tighten SOPs and information-sharing for better maritime domain awareness. Seychelles Energy & Solar: Seychelles’ environment minister met the International Solar Alliance to push solar PV and renewable energy cooperation as the country ramps up its transition. Wellness Tech in Seychelles: Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island launched refreshed wellness medical screenings using non-invasive tech to analyse 30+ biomarkers, feeding into personalised multi-day programmes. Seychelles in Global Mobility: Canada’s eTA route may apply to Seychellois travellers flying to Canada, but only if they meet specific visa/US-status and temporary-stay conditions. Health Research: A study on oral health in China highlights how ageing and multimorbidity shape chronic disease burdens, with dental caries and periodontitis heavily affecting older adults. Digital Finance & Payments: Central bank leaders discussed CBDCs, stablecoins and tokenised deposits, stressing payment sovereignty risks in cross-border digital money. Transport & Connectivity (Ghana): Ghana outlined rail, maritime and road reforms to improve connectivity and safety, including standard-gauge rail passenger services and steps toward freight operations.
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