AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoShipping Costs & Trade: CMA CGM announced new July 2026 Peak Season Surcharges for containers from the Indian subcontinent and China, including a US$200 per TEU PSS on cargo from China to West Africa North Range that covers São Tomé and Príncipe (with some exclusions). Aviation & Tourism Signals: A World Bank Tourism Watch update says São Tomé and Príncipe saw a 7% drop in estimated aviation passenger arrivals in early 2026, while nearby markets like Sierra Leone posted strong growth, highlighting uneven regional connectivity. Innovation & IP Cooperation: The EPO president visited São Tomé and Príncipe to strengthen cooperation on innovation, technology transfer, and patent protection, with talks aimed at attracting investment and supporting growth. Entrepreneurship Network: WenCHAM expanded its entrepreneur diplomacy network, listing São Tomé and Príncipe among active national chapters and promoting global smart-finance and networking links. Mobility & Citizenship Interest: A travel-focused roundup notes São Tomé and Príncipe among African destinations with relatively easier entry rules for U.S. passport holders, while a separate piece highlights citizenship-by-investment interest, naming São Tomé and Príncipe as a newer option with an entry threshold from $90,000.
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