AI Agents Enter the Payments Economy, Forcing Banks to Rethink Trust, Security and Accountability
Artificial intelligence is moving into a new phase of commercial activity. Instead of simply recommending products, answering questions or helping...
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UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 to Merchants to Attract 0.4% MDR From October 15
India’s digital payments system is set for a major change as the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced...
IFC Highlights How Data and AI Are Expanding Small-Business Finance in Mexico
Mexico City, September 12, 2026: Small businesses are an important source of employment and economic activity, but limited access to...
India: Government Unveils Major Development Programme as PM Begins Gujarat and Maharashtra Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Gujarat and Maharashtra on September 8, 2026, with a wide-ranging programme focused...
Singapore and Thailand Deepen Strategic Partnership With Focus on AI, Energy and Trade
Singapore and Thailand have agreed to strengthen their bilateral relationship through a broader programme of cooperation covering artificial intelligence, energy...
India and Canada Move to Deepen Economic Partnership, Set ₹4.65 Lakh Crore Trade Goal for 2030
President Donald Trump looks on as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signs the guest book in the Roosevelt Room before...
Lok Sabha Passes Bill Creating Framework for Future UPI Charges
The Lok Sabha has passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing amendments to the Payment and Settlement...
ASEAN Expands Cross-Border QR Payments to Build a More Connected Digital Economy
Southeast Asia is taking another significant step toward regional economic integration through the expansion of cross-border QR payment connectivity. As...
