Trump Opens Trip With Trade Deals in Southeast Asia
The U.S. announced agreements on Sunday with Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia, securing support for its efforts to pressure China on trade and critical minerals. Source link
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FMCG sales dip: GST changes, heavy rains hit Q3 demand; global majors stay bullish on India growth
File photo (Picture credit: ANI) Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) makers in India — from soap to soft drinks — saw a slight hit to sales in the September quarter due to disruptions arising from Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms and heavy rains across parts of the country. However, global majors such as Unilever, Reckitt,…
The Odd History of the Rowhouse at the Center of the N.B.A. Betting Scandal
The Greenwich Village building has been home to celebrities like John Philip Sousa and Kylie Jenner — and, according to prosecutors, Mafia-controlled poker games. Source link
Donald Trump at ASEAN: US and Malaysia sign major trade agreement; more deals from Indo-Pacific partners in process
US President Donald Trump signed a trade agreement with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and took part in the signing of a historic peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand, called the “Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords”.Trump arrived in the country to attend the ongoing ASEAN Summit. On ASEAN Sidelines, Trump Praises India’s ENEMY NO. 1, Doubles…
PPF rules: Why Kerala High Court ordered a mother to return extra interest earned in children’s Public Provident Fund accounts – explained
PPF rules: Interest forfeiture applies exclusively to excess deposits made whilst the account holder was a minor. (AI image) Public Provident Fund or PPF is a popular savings scheme with the sovereign guarantee and decent rate of returns adding to its charm. But there is a cap to the annual investment in the scheme –…
Trump hits bulls’s eye with US sanctions? Why India, China may stop buying Russian oil – explained
India already faces 50% US tariffs, of which 25% penal tariffs are on account of its crude imports from Russia. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to sanction two of Russia’s largest oil firms – Rosneft and Lukoil – may finally force India and China to drastically reduce or even stop their crude oil…
US Fed rate cuts: America might still see another rate cut in 2025; govt shutdown clouds economic outlook
The US may see another rate cut this year, even as uncertainty looms over the economy due to the ongoing US government shutdown.The Federal Reserve’s second-to-last rate meeting of 2025 takes place amid a standoff between Republicans and Democrats over healthcare subsidies, which has halted the publication of nearly all official economic data. Without these…
US-China trade talks: ‘Moving forward’ towards final agreement; Trump expresses hope for ‘comprehensive deal’ with Xi
The longstanding trade tensions between the United States and China might finally come to an end as the two nations are making progress on finalising the details of a trade agreement, a US official said on Sunday.“I think we’re moving forward to the final details of the type of agreement that the leaders can review…
H-1B visa hirings: Local hires, temporary halts & more—How companies are taking alternative routes to avoid $100k fee
Several major US employers have paused or limited the sponsorship for H-1B visas after the Trump administration imposed a $100,000 fee for new applications. The fee, aimed at new applicants, does not affect current visa holders or renewals.The administration said that the reform is intended to attract highly skilled foreign workers while preventing misuse of…
31 Customs duty notifications merged to ease compliance
The new consolidated notification effectively merges all relevant exemptions and procedural details into a single framework, eliminating redundancy while preserving the substance of existing benefits. NEW DELHI: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Saturday rolled out another trade facilitation measure merging 31 Customs duty notifications into a consolidated one. It said the new…