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The market share of RuPay cards is expected to improve soon as banks implement the recent Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directive, offering customers the option to choose card networks among Visa, Mastercard, or RuPay. The move, effective October 2024, aims to promote a domestic card, protect consumers, and accelerate RuPays acceptance, potentially impacting card issuers earnings due to lower fees and limited international acceptance.

The announcement of €9.6 million funding means the Centre can expand its research and innovation agenda into the future.

Chinese electric cars can one day drive on U.S. roads if there are enough government controls on software and sensors, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo...

Chinese electric cars can one day drive on U.S. roads if there are enough government controls on software and sensors, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo...

The US revealed KKR has set aside $400 million to develop and acquire roughly 2,000 telecoms towers in the Philippines.

Plus: Feds intend to move on AI legislation without industry consultation.

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

As Bitcoin preps for another bull market, investors should prepare for these headline-worthy events.

Bitcoin briefly broke above $73K in a sharp move, triggering an avalanche of stop orders that drove the price down 6.5% over the next three hours to $68.6K – precisely the level from which the last rally began on Monday.

Total spending using international cards in the UAE witnessed a growth of over 25% during the year 2023, with more users and companies opting for them due to the convenience and security they offer compared to cash payments.