China’s Finance Minister Lan says there is room for more economic stimulus; but offers no plan

Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an. File | Photo Credit: AP “The Chinese government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy,” Finance Minister Lan Fo’an said on Saturday (October 12, 2024,) but he stopped short of unveiling a major new stimulus plan that analysts and stock investors were hoping for. Mr. Lan’s remarks left…

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RBI asks banks to ensure easier accessibility for payment systems to persons with disabilities

Reserve Bank of India. File | Photo Credit: Reuters On Friday (October 11, 2024), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) asked banks to review their payment systems to ensure easier accessibility to persons with disabilities. All sections of the population, including differently-abled persons, are increasingly adopting digital payment systems, it said in a circular. “To…

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India plays crucial geopolitical role from American standpoint: USISPF president Mukesh Aghi

U.S. India Strategic and Partnership Forum president Mukesh Aghi during an interview with PTI, in Washington, in the U.S. File | Photo Credit: PTI “India plays a pivotal role geopolitically from an American perspective and offers the U.S. companies the opportunity to de-risk from China in the manufacturing sector,” the head of a top India-centric…

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