Visa
US sues Visa for monopoly on debit-card use
The US Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa on Tuesday, alleging the company illegally maintains a monopoly over the use of debit cards in the United States
Thailand's new ‘Digital Nomad Visa’: Opportunities for remote workers and students
Thailand, a popular destination for tourists worldwide, is enhancing its appeal with the launch of a new digital nomad visa called Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). This visa allows remote workers to live and work in Thailand for up to a year — offering an ideal blend of work and cultural experiences.
Oman to open visas for Bangladeshis in 12 categories
The government of Oman announced granting visas to Bangladeshi nationals in 12 categories, including family visas, Times of Oman reported quoting Sirajul Haque, chairman of Bangladesh Social Club Oman
Visa's digital payments rise 25% during Ramadan 2024
70% of the digital payments came through ecommerce
Visa appoints Sabbir Ahmed as country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan
Visa has appointed Sabbir Ahmed as the country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan
Visa, Mastercard reach $30 billion settlement over credit card fees
Visa and Mastercard reached an estimated $30 billion settlement to limit credit and debit card fees for merchants
England cricketer Rehan held up in Rajkot airport over visa issues
“We were advised, on returning to India, that there was paperwork discrepancy with Rehan Ahmed's visa,” the ECB said in a statement on Tuesday morning.
Indian tennis team to visit Pakistan after 60 years
The Indian Davis Cup squad will travel to Pakistan for the first time since 1964. India defeated Pakistan 4-0 in their most recent neutral site match in 2019.
EBL launches wearable payment solutions in Bangladesh
Eastern Bank Limited (EBL), in collaboration with Mastercard and Visa, has launched Bangladesh's first wearable payment devices, branded as 'WEAREBL'. The devices were officially announced on Monday and according to the bank, ‘first of its kind’ ’in the country.
India to accept only MRP from Sept 1
India announces that it would accept only valid Machine Readable Passports (MRP) for visa from September 1.
Fifa admits scandal deters new sponsors
Fifa admits that the corruption scandal is putting off new World Cup sponsors and plans to hold a summit with existing backers in August.
Foreign worker checks to go fully electronic
Malaysian Immigration department says applications for foreign worker visa and health status clearances will go fully electronic next Monday.
Fifa election: Sepp Blatter and Prince Ali battle for power
While Fifa continues to reel from "a storm" of damaging corruption allegations, 209 member associations will decide on Friday whether to give Sepp Blatter a fifth term as president.