Satellite Connectivity: United Airlines is speeding up its Starlink Wi‑Fi rollout, with its first transatlantic widebody flight (Newark–London) set to use Starlink, aiming to equip close to 1,000 aircraft by year-end and the full widebody fleet by next summer. Digital Payments Export: India’s UPI keeps expanding globally, with cross-border adoption highlighted via new partnerships (including Cambodia) and growing interest from other countries such as South Africa. Mauritius Budget 2026-27: Mauritius’ budget is framed as a structural pivot with targeted fiscal consolidation, aiming to cut waste without raising VAT, while tightening execution on pensions and competition policy. NSE IPO Watch: India’s National Stock Exchange filed draft DRHP papers for an estimated ₹30,000 crore IPO via offer-for-sale, with key risks flagged and Mauritius-linked shareholder Aranda Investments (Mauritius) Pte Ltd among sellers. Digital Sovereignty & AI Governance: ISOC-Togo hosted a national forum on governing AI, big data and digital sovereignty, feeding recommendations from youth and internet governance groups. Fintech Compliance: Nigeria’s central bank issued a UBO disclosure directive for fintechs and regulated financial firms, pushing greater transparency in ownership and control. Maritime Tech & Defence Industry: India commissioned three indigenous naval platforms (INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, INS Agray) and GRSE received Navratna status, underscoring growth in domestic shipbuilding.