Mauritius Fintech Push: Mauritius launched its 2026–2030 National Fintech Strategy to build a safer, more innovative fintech ecosystem, with six pillars covering regulation, digital infrastructure and cybersecurity, skills, market growth, international positioning, and financial inclusion. Cross-Border Payments Upgrade: India’s UPI is expanding abroad with real-time FX pricing for overseas UPI payments via HSBC India and JPMorgan tie-ups, letting users see the exact rupee cost before confirming. Traditional Medicine Goes Global: NITI Aayog’s roadmap proposes taking Ayurveda international through research, education, regulation, insurance, diplomacy and a global registry—moving beyond just exporting herbal products. Gaming Funding for Africa: Google Play launched an equity-free Indie Games Fund for Africa, putting Sh129m into small studios across 32 countries with mentorship and scaling support. Climate Transparency Milestone: UNFCCC reported a record 37 countries submitting first Biennial Transparency Reports, boosting visibility of progress under the Paris Agreement. Local Courts & Business: Mauritius Supreme Court halted Chappal Energies’ $100m rights issue, restraining directors pending urgent relief proceedings at the LCIA. Renewables Investment: Wicknell Chivayo secured a R3bn solar project in Eswatini as an IPP, aiming to cut electricity import dependence. Digital India Signal: India marked 11 years of Digital India, highlighting digital payments, direct benefit transfers and expanding digital public infrastructure. Travel Tech/Experience: Emirates unveiled a next-generation lounge concept, with Mauritius slated for rollout in August.