Mauritius–India business links: Colombo’s China-backed Port City SEZ is courting US and Europe tech firms to “derisk” India operations, pitching lower costs than Singapore/Dubai and a currency setup that uses USD with Indian rupee as legal tender. Fisheries tech for compliance: Mauritius approved amended rules for its fisheries electronic reporting system to curb IUU fishing, tightening ERS repair timelines, port-approved fixes, and stopping trips when units are down unless verified. Digital connectivity in the region: Kenya launched the LuLu Coastal Cable System (co-developed with Mauritius-headquartered INDOI) to strengthen resilient, protected connectivity along a 500km coastline—aimed at boosting data centres, cloud, fintech and cybersecurity. Payments expansion theme: India’s UPI push goes global, targeting diaspora corridors and cross-border integrations while highlighting security, interoperability and regulatory hurdles. Health watch: US chikungunya cases are travel-associated (89 so far) with no local spread—shifting risk to trip planning and mosquito precautions. Volcano risk context: Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption again disrupted flights and revived comparisons to the 1883 Krakatau disaster. Governance and trust: A Mauritius-focused interview argues GDP alone can’t capture safety, trust and well-being, urging broader social indicators. Chagos diplomacy ripple: Maldives renewed calls for talks with the UK over Chagos sovereignty as the UK–Mauritius transfer remains contested. Tech leadership in finance: Tag Markets named Craig Lund CEO, emphasizing regulated digital-asset governance and cross-border operations.