Marine Science: New research on male sperm whales off Seychelles and elsewhere found their famous low-frequency “clang” calls are the loudest known animal communication sounds, potentially carrying up to about 70 km—though scientists still aren’t sure if the purpose is mating display, warning, or both. Defence & Shipbuilding: India’s GRSE launched the next-gen NGOPV “Shruti,” part of a wider naval build-up, with bigger endurance and firepower for wider maritime missions. Local Tech & Digital Services: Cable & Wireless Seychelles marked winners from its eShop lottery and Multi View promotions, pushing customers toward modern digital services. Space & Connectivity: SpaceX says Starlink’s future is a “true mobile service,” aiming to add ground telecom infrastructure so it can compete with major cellular operators. Finance & Crypto Markets: Bitget reported strong July growth in tokenized markets, including rToken assets under management and rising trading participation, while also expanding its digital-asset presence via a cooperation deal in Bhutan. Regional Trade Facilitation: SADC partners, including Seychelles, are moving to simplify border procedures under a Simplified Trade Regime to cut costs for small-scale traders. Climate & Agriculture: Israeli-backed climate-smart irrigation and drip systems are helping farmers in Kenya tackle water shortages and boost year-round production. Seychelles Housing: NBCC (India) signed an agreement to build 1,008 affordable homes on Île Aurore, funded via a $75m Indian line of credit, including a sewage treatment plant.