Digital Payments Diplomacy: India and Indonesia move to link UPI with Indonesia’s payment system, with cross-border QR linkages aimed at making trade, tourism and business easier. Local Finance & Fintech: Visa expands Visa Pay access across Africa, including Mauritius, via an SDK for virtual cards and mobile payment experiences. Mauritius Environment Funding: IUCN secures nearly US$5m in GEF backing for Mauritius’ Blue Carbon Horizons, focusing on climate-resilient coastal planning and ecosystem-based adaptation. Energy Cost Pressure: The IEA says 113 countries have cut energy taxes or added consumer support measures in response to the Iran war, shaping fuel and transport policy choices. Surveillance & Privacy Risk: A study flags Chinese surveillance tech risks in several African states, naming Mauritius among countries where public cameras are deployed with limited oversight. Fashion Sourcing Volatility: Source London’s biggest-ever edition (305 exhibitors) highlights shipping and materials cost spikes driving supplier and buyer reassessments. Governance Watch: Mauritius Supreme Court halts Chappal Energies’ takeover move, with the case set to continue in arbitration. Industry Capital Markets: NSE targets a September IPO of about Rs 30,000 crore, entirely via offer for sale, with major shareholders including SBI and MS Strategic (Mauritius) selling stakes.