AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDigital Payments Boom: India’s UPI hit a record 24.51 billion transactions in August, worth Rs 29.82 lakh crore, with festive demand (Raksha Bandhan) driving peer-to-peer transfers and small-ticket gifting; UPI is now accepted in 11 countries, including Mauritius. Mauritius Tech & Business Links: BEML secured a ₹180.60 crore order for Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets, and the firm previously announced a $6.65 million Mauritius order for hydraulic excavators aimed at African markets. Cybersecurity Watch: Hungry Lion says customer credentials were exposed for months, with researchers pointing to compromised accounts tied to its online portals and leak-site claims involving Mauritius-linked POS systems. AI/Connectivity for Africa: WIOCC won $300M to expand Africa’s data centers, fiber networks and subsea connectivity supporting AI and digital public infrastructure. Climate-Tech for Islands: A solar design challenge invites students to embed climate-resilient solar panels into tourism architecture for small island states including Mauritius. Trade & Policy: India-New Zealand’s FTA is set to start next month with 100% duty-free access for Indian exports, including textiles and pharmaceuticals. Regional Science Diplomacy: Taiwan proposes funding an Eswatini science and technology park to deepen ties and expand Taiwanese business presence in Africa.
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