Marine & Wellness Tourism: Four Seasons Resort Seychelles has launched new snorkelling and marine conservation experiences at Petite Anse, led by resident marine biologists, with guests invited to learn about coral reef ecosystems and support restoration. Teen Wellness & Culture Travel: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok unveiled “Bangkok Unlocked” for ages 13–18, mixing matcha craft, Muay Thai, and Thai culture with social, hands-on activities (limited spaces). Trade Facilitation for Health-Linked Livelihoods: SADC is pushing a Simplified Trade Regime to cut border costs and ease procedures for small-scale traders, including Seychelles, aiming to reduce non-tariff barriers and improve access for informal commerce. Space for Public Services: A report highlights India–Seychelles space cooperation focused on ocean observation, marine science and coastal management, framed as a soft-power tool that can support services like tele-medicine and disaster response. Ocean Climate Policy: Seychelles’ Angelique Pouponneau calls for real emissions cuts alongside ocean protection, warning against “ocean love” without climate finance and deep decarbonisation. Diplomacy & Health Cooperation: Venezuela’s ambassador presented credentials in Seychelles, with both sides pointing to cooperation in education, medicine, culture and sports, plus an early visa waiver for official passports. Visa Access for Islanders: Finland confirmed visa-free entry for only Mauritius and Seychelles among African nations, with conditions and a 90-day stay limit. Deep-Sea Mining Caution: An opinion piece says the International Seabed Authority failed to adopt a Mining Code, urging precaution and stronger environmental safeguards before any commercial deep-sea mining.