Seychelles–ASEAN tourism ties: Seychelles’ President’s Special Envoy visited Berau’s Pemapak Hot Springs in Indonesia, where local authorities are exploring partnerships to boost nature-based tourism and visitor numbers. Marine conservation baseline: The Seychelles Islands Foundation commissioned independent biodiversity assessments on Assomption Island, building new terrestrial and marine baselines to guide conservation, biosecurity, and long-term monitoring. Reef education in Praslin: Nature Seychelles Reef Rescuers brought coral-reef lessons and hands-on restoration training to Year 3 students at Vijay International School on Praslin. Post-mining land restoration: Berau and Seychelles discussed candlenut (kemiri sunan) cultivation on former coal mining sites, aiming to rehabilitate degraded land while supporting local livelihoods. Blue economy diplomacy: A new analysis highlights India–Seychelles blue economy cooperation after PM Modi’s June visit, spanning maritime collaboration and development finance. Tourism at sea: Emerald Cruises launched new 13-day Seychelles & Indian Ocean sailings aboard Emerald Kaia, including stops at Farquhar and Aldabra. Health travel warning: Brits were warned about a surge in mosquito-borne viruses across European holiday hotspots, raising risks for travellers returning from affected areas. Wildlife crime alert: Illegal tortoises were reportedly marketed for sale in Singapore via TikTok and Telegram, including Seychelles-native Aldabra giant tortoises. SADC regional governance: SADC announced an observer mission for Zambia’s 13 August 2026 election, with training and deployment dates set for early August.