Seychellois entrepreneurs and Chinese suppliers said the Seychelles-China Trade Expo, organised by the Ministry of Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Industry was a good opportunity to establish contacts.   During the event, SNA spoke to several of the entrepreneurs and Chinese suppliers. Joanna Didon, owner of Katiti Seychelles, her brand, said, «The Expo is very well organised and there is a lot of information available for entrepreneurs and investors who wish to develop their business further with a collaboration with China. I am here mainly to look at the manufacturing of textiles. I had planned to go to China early next year to look for suppliers for my project, so this Expo comes at an opportune moment when I can now establish these contacts from here in Seychelles and this benefits us in terms of cost.» James Jean, a farmer emphasised the efficiency of having the suppliers come to Seychelles, and said he attended mainly to look at equipment for hydroponic farming. «It is very interesting, there is a lot of opportunities, different kinds of equipment being offered, and even greenhouse building. It definitely reduces the time it takes to order the equipment by having these suppliers here to speak to them. It also reduces the risk of being scammed online,» added Jean. Many stalls were also displaying typical products made in Chengdu. (Seychelles News Agency) Photo License: CC-BY  Some stalls showcased companies that provide technical services, such as greenhouse building, aluminium parts production, equipment for food packaging even engineering among others. Many stalls were also displaying typical products made in Chengdu, such as snacks, flavourings for food, bags, silk embroidery as well as Chinese tea. Zhang Jiao from the Sichuan Tourism University told SNA, «Chengdu is a gastronomy city and Sichuan cuisine is very famous. So, for this Expo, I have brought a lot of Sichuan cuisine to Seychelles.» He brought flavouring for hotpot, ingredients for cooking as well as chutneys that can be eaten with rice and rice wine. One supplier displayed mops that can be used for both wet and dry surfaces at the same time while another was showing different foam products that they produce such as pillows and mattresses. In another stall, visitors were able to taste delicious sweet buns with a variety of fillings. The suppliers also provided visitors with brochures and their contact information for further discussions.   Several Seychellois-owned enterprises were also present and one of them, Leroy Zialor showcased what his business Zhuhai Troy Trading Co. Ltd offers. Zialor told SNA that his company is based in China and trades internationally, however, they also facilitate Seychellois clients' access to Chinese manufacturing. The company trades mainly in construction equipment and machinery, interior design solutions, prefabricated buildings as well as customised sourcing services to meet specific client requirements. «When we started it was difficult to establish our company because we are foreigners and not Chinese, but after some time and a lot of effort, we were able to move forward. We trade internationally but we also connect Seychelles to China. Here in Seychelles, we supply farming equipment, such as tractors, and cultivators to farms on the main islands as well as several outer islands that have operating farms. We also supply food processing equipment among many others.» Zailor said, «This Expo is good for us especially in terms of visibility. We are already well-established but through this, we just wanted to secure our position, to show that we are present. But from what I can see we are alright, even STC (Seychelles Trading Company) visited us today for future collaboration.» 

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland legislators have re-elected Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe as regional state president for a third term despite ongoing disputes and a parallel election held by opposition groups.

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Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia is well aware of Romania’s current government’s policy

Commenting on the motivation of Colombian fighters to join the hostilities in Ukraine, Alexander Stepanov explained that it is linked to the situation in the South American drug trafficking market

J&K MP Engineer Rashid, currently held in Tihar Jail on terror-funding charges, pleaded with a Delhi court for interim bail to attend the Parliament session. He emphasized his duty to represent his constituents. The court instructed the NIA to respond by November 27, scheduling the next hearing on the same date.

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav accused the Uttar Pradesh government of orchestrating violence in Sambhal to distract from election irregularities. The violence erupted during a court-ordered mosque survey, initially peaceful but escalating when police allegedly used force. Yadav demanded accountability for those responsible, including officials and petitioners, and justice for the victims.

The Supreme Court upheld GRAP-4 restrictions, directing states to utilise labour cess for worker support during the construction ban. It criticized the Delhi government's non-compliance with truck entry restrictions and instructed CAQM to take action. While allowing physical classes with some relaxations, the court emphasized the need for consistent AQI improvement before further easing GRAP measures.

Telangana's Special Chief Secretary, Jayesh Ranjan, has acknowledged Adani Foundation's Rs 100 crore commitment to the Young India Skills University. However, despite recently receiving the 80G IT exemption, Ranjan stated that Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao has directed against accepting the donation due to ongoing controversies surrounding the Adani Group. This decision follows Adani Foundation's pledge made in October 2024.

Violence erupted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, during a court-ordered survey of a mosque, resulting in three deaths and numerous injuries. A mob clashed with police, who responded with tear gas and lathi charges. Union Minister Giriraj Singh blamed the opposition, comparing the incident to Godhra, while Akhilesh Yadav alleged it was a government-orchestrated riot.

All civil servants will receive a 1.05-month year-end bonus, said the Public Service Division (PSD) on Monday (Nov 25). Junior staff in grades equivalent to MX15 and MX16 as well as those in the Operations Support Scheme will receive an additional one-time payment of $600. Together with the mid-year payments, civil servants will receive a total of 1.5-month bonus in 2024, with those in the more junior grades receiving total additional payments of up to $850. «This year-end payment takes into consideration that Singapore's Gross Domestic Product is expected to grow by around 3.5 per cent in 2024 as well as the National Wages Council guidelines for 2024/2025,» said the PSD.

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The whistling starts the moment a hooded lookout spots our car, and soon the shrill warning signals echo all around the neighbourhood.

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Air Seychelles has been crowned the «World's Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean» for the second consecutive year at the Grand Final ceremony of the World Travel Awards held in Madeira, Portugal, on Sunday. In a press release on Monday, the Seychelles' national carrier said that this recognition highlights the airline's continuous dedication to excellence in customer service and its commitment to enhancing travel experiences in one of the world's premier travel destinations. Air Seychelles' chief executive, Sandy Benoiton expressed his gratitude and pride. «Winning the title of 'World's Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean' for the second year in a row is a remarkable honour that reflects the hard work and passion of our entire team at Air Seychelles. Each award received motivates us to maintain our commitment to delivering a high standard of service and memorable experiences to our passengers. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our loyal customers, members of the public, and industry partners who continuously support and believe in us,» said Benoiton. Additionally, this year in May, Air Seychelles clinched two accolades - the Indian Ocean's Leading Airline - Economy Class and the Indian Ocean's Leading Cabin Crew at the World Travel Awards 2024. The event gathered leaders from various industries, all competing for their share of the coveted accolades. The World Travel Awards have long been regarded as a benchmark of quality with votes cast by travel professionals and consumers worldwide, reinforcing the significance of this achievement. The Seychelles' national carrier has been flying for over 45 years. Wholly owned by the government, the airline operates regionally from its home in Mahe to Colombo, Tel Aviv, Johannesburg, Mumbai, and Mauritius with state-of-the-art Airbus A320NEOs. 

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SINGAPORE — A man was taken to hospital after a container fell on the forklift he was operating at the Pasir Panjang Terminal on the morning of Monday (Nov 25). In a statement, port operator PSA Singapore confirmed the incident happened at the container yard at Pasir Panjang Terminal 3 at about 6.40am. The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted to the incident at about 6.55am and took the conscious 37-year-old man to National University Hospital. He is in stable condition, according to PSA. In a video circulating online, a forklift is seen lifting a container, which then moves a column of five containers directly behind. The column starts to fall towards the forklift as it backs away, with the top container of the pile then falling on the operator's cabin before rolling to the ground. As the video ends, a man can be seen falling out of the damaged cabin onto the ground. In another visual, a column of four containers is seen bracing against the front of the forklift, with the cabin tilting backwards. At least six firefighters are seen at the scene, with two tending to a person lying on the ground.

In recent months, Lilongwe City Council has repeatedly resorted to the tired excuse of “police being too busy” to justify cancelling or obstructing planned demonstrations by the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI). This flimsy rationale, often invoked at the last minute, only serves to undermine the fundamental democratic right to peaceful protest. […] The post Opinion: Lilongwe City Council must stop using Police “busy” excuse to block demonstrations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful demonstration of leadership and advocacy, Malawi’s First Lady, Monica Chakwera, officially launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign at Mpasa Ground in Phalombe District today. The campaign, held under the global theme “Unite to End Violence: Empower Communities, Protect Women and Girls,” calls on individuals, organizations, and communities to […] The post First Lady Monica Chakwera launches 16 days of activism against gender-based violence in Phalombe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A stall in a coffee shop has closed its doors after some uninvited guests found their way in. In a video circulating online last week, several rats were seen scurrying inside the porridge stall at Block 23, Hougang Ave 3. In the video, at least five rodents can be seen searching for food in the shop before stopping to nibble on what appears to be a large slab of meat. A voice can be heard saying: «It's (the rats) eating the meat!» According to Lianhe Zaobao reporters who visited the location on Nov 23, the stall was undergoing renovation. The stall's tiles were being replaced, and the signboard was taken down. A man, who declined to be named, claimed that he was the «new owner» of the stall, adding that the stall had already been fined in the past. Noting that it is not unusual for rats to be spotted at food stalls, he said: «I've seen the video, I think the reactions are quite exaggerated. »The coffee shop regularly engages pest control, so I'm not worried that this will adversely affect business."

The captive explained that he had served as a private in a battalion for four months

The UN Secretary-General urged world leaders to join the Ottawa Convention