AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMauritius in the spotlight: A major Mauritius-set romance film, Prisoners of Paradise (formerly Ambleside), has secured North American distribution rights, with an August 2026 release planned—another sign of the island’s growing pull for global screen projects. Energy & inflation pressure: Mauritius’ inflation outlook is being watched closely as higher energy prices and freight costs risk feeding through into transport, utilities, food processing and services. Shipping costs surge: Bunker One says demand for bunkers in Mauritius jumped about 60% early in the Iran war after shifts away from Fujairah and the Persian Gulf, with routes rerouted via the Cape. Regional policy watch: South Africa is preparing for possible rate hikes as the Iran-linked inflation shock bites, while Thailand has moved to cut visa-free stays back to 30 days for most countries to curb misuse. Governance theme: Africa loses about $88.6bn a year to corruption and illicit flows, with APNAC pushing for tougher, coordinated action.
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