Higher Education & Skills: Mauritius is moving to assess university readiness for the 2029 shift to Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET), with bids invited to evaluate public and private universities’ curriculum alignment, teaching, assessment and infrastructure. IP & Trade: A recurring Mauritius issue is foreign brands finding their trademarks registered locally by third parties (often distributors), highlighting the country’s first-to-file system and the need to secure local trademark protection before commercial rollout. Public Finance: An IMF technical report flags weak fiscal discipline in Mauritius, citing repeated breaches of the debt limit, optimistic forecasts and budget-process reporting gaps—pushing for stronger fiscal responsibility legislation and institutions. Tourism & Mobility: At a WION tourism summit, diplomats and mobility experts discussed how easier visas and stronger air links can boost tourism, business and education while keeping security and trust intact. Hospitality & Data: Ireckonu urges hotels to unify guest data to recover lost re-engagement opportunities, aligning with World Tourism Day’s focus on digital and AI for tourism. Business & Jobs: Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita appointed Gregory Viaud as General Manager, as the property continues its recent transformation. Blue Economy & Shipping Tech: The EU and Canada launched the OceanEye International Alliance, backed by almost €220m in pledges, to strengthen global ocean observation for safer navigation and a thriving blue economy. Aviation: Austrian Airlines added around 100 flights for Austria’s late-October school break, extending parts of its summer network into the early winter schedule.