AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChagos Islands Diplomacy: UK PM Andy Burnham told Mauritius he will do “everything possible” with the USA to push the Chagos treaty toward ratification, while acknowledging no final resolution is in place as Trump’s administration continues to stall the deal tied to Diego Garcia operations. Mauritius Tourism & Business: Banyan Group says it has bought a majority stake in Newmark Hotels & Reserves, adding 26 properties across Mauritius and other African markets, as it expands wildlife and nature-focused hospitality. Travel Trade: WTM Africa 2027 buyer registration is now open for the 7–9 April 2027 event in Cape Town, listing Mauritius among key Indian Ocean destinations expected to feature. Sports (Local Interest): Mauritius is mentioned in the context of chess and youth football results, including Barbados beating Mauritius in the women’s Chess Olympiad round and Namibia’s Young Warriors edging Mauritius in COSAFA U-20 qualifiers. Payments & Tech: PhonePe received in-principle approval from the UAE central bank for two licences, signaling a move beyond cross-border UPI toward regulated UAE payments. Markets & Finance: STARTRADER launched two new 24/7 USD CFD instruments referencing Shanghai-listed CXMT and Unitree Robotics, while separate coverage notes institutional investors largely retained exposure in India’s NSE IPO.
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