SBC Independence Under Fire: Seychelles’ public broadcaster board says the new Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation Bill could weaken SBC’s institutional independence, warning that appointment powers may shift further toward the Executive. China-Taiwan Diplomatic Pressure: Taiwan’s legislature unanimously condemned Beijing’s alleged obstruction of President Lai’s Eswatini trip, after flight clearances were reportedly withdrawn under pressure. Victoria’s China Ties: Victoria mayor highlights “valuable benefits” from China-Seychelles cooperation, citing people-to-people links and China-funded local infrastructure. Regional Diplomacy in Japan: Seychelles’ agriculture minister meets Japan’s parliamentary vice-minister on cooperation ahead of further engagement. Domestic Tourism Push: Seychelles launches “Rediscover Seychelles” to boost staycations and local travel during Golden Jubilee celebrations. Oil Shock Warning: UNCTAD warns Strait of Hormuz disruptions could add over US$20bn a year to vulnerable economies’ oil import bills, with small island states hit hardest. Aviation Standards Workshop: ICAO regional workshop in Eswatini trains African aviation regulators, including Seychelles, on ACR/PCR runway assessment standards. Trade Finance Boost: Mauritius Commercial Bank pledges US$1bn for trade finance across Africa, supporting letters of credit and guarantees. Global Mayors on Tech Tourism: Beijing dialogue brings mayors from 73 cities to discuss AI-enabled tourism and smarter city travel.