Air Mauritius Governance: Air Mauritius has suspended seven managers, including CCO Laurent Recoura, after an independent forensic probe into historic aircraft sales, with the airline saying it will run a full internal enquiry to protect the integrity of the process. IMF Leadership & Outlook: The IMF named Silvana Tenreyro as its next Economic Counsellor and Director of Research (from 10 August), while also trimming its world growth forecast to 3% for 2026, citing the Iran-war energy shock and higher inflation pressures. Mauritius-Specific Labour Links: Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman said efforts are underway to reopen overseas labour markets, with Malaysia already reopened for Bangladeshi workers and other destinations including Mauritius flagged for near-term follow-through. Digital Payments for Trade: India and Indonesia agreed to link UPI with Indonesia’s payment system to speed cross-border transactions, with expected benefits for MSMEs, tourism and students—UPI is already operating in Mauritius. Tourism & Sustainability Angle: A Mauritius-focused piece argues conservation is moving into the mainstream of luxury tourism, with resorts backing marine and ecosystem restoration and aiming for a Green Destinations label by 2030. Health & Innovation: Mauritius-headquartered Xylomed Pharmaceuticals says it is preparing a clinical trial of a potential Ebola treatment in DRC, Uganda and South Sudan. Global Development Watch: A new UN SDG analysis reports none of the 17 goals is on track for 2030, highlighting financing and structural constraints.