AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOcean Energy & Water: India’s NIOT is pushing ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) on Lakshadweep, using warm surface water and cold deep water to generate power and produce potable water for remote islands. Mauritius Fisheries Tech: Mauritius approved tighter rules for its fisheries electronic reporting system to curb IUU fishing, including faster repairs of ERS units and trip restrictions if systems fail. Kenya Connectivity (Mauritius-linked): Kenya launched the LuLu coastal submarine cable system (co-developed with Mauritius-headquartered INDOI/IOX) to boost resilient digital access along a 500km coastline and support data centres, cloud, fintech and cybersecurity. Global Payments Push: India’s UPI is moving beyond domestic use toward global expansion, aiming to link with other countries’ payment rails for diaspora remittances. Chikungunya Watch: US travel-associated chikungunya cases hit 89 with no local spread so far, shifting risk to trip planning and mosquito precautions. Chagos Diplomacy: Maldives invited UK PM Andrew Burnham for sovereignty talks, challenging the UK-Mauritius handover plan. Finance & Markets: SEBI is intensifying scrutiny of Wall Street traders, including a Mauritius-based JPMorgan unit, while Mauritius also appears in US Diversity Visa 2026 selectee data with just two. Digital Payments in Mauritius: LIC Mauritius marked 70 years with a new digital premium payment facility, with more online options planned.
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