Bangladesh, Japan eye strategic relationship
Bangladesh hoped that these projects will bring more Japanese investments.
Finance
Bihar Budget promises 1 million new jobs, focus on high growth rate
Amidst continuous disruption by the opposition BJP and order situations in the state, the minister gave detailed sector wise allocation of funds.
Realistic GDP growth forecast at around 5%
Thanks to the substantial policy adjustment for real estate, this year is likely to see no significant decline in the property market, but rather a partial recovery.
Experts hail Hong Kong’s new investment immigration program
Investment at a certain amount in the local asset market, excluding in property, is required for the applicant to qualify.
PM Modi reviews 9 key infra projects worth Rs 415 billion across 13 states
He insisted on expeditious resolution of land acquisition, utility shifting and other issues for the timely completion of projects.
S’pore PayNow users can now instantly transfer funds to others in India
The feature will be made available to certain customers of Singapore’s DBS bank and fintech company Liquid Group under a phased approach.
Jokowi to soon announce candidates for Bank Indonesia governorship
Lawmakers had expected Jokowi to submit the candidates’ names by the third week of this month.
Bank of Japan to start new test on digital currency in April
For now, general consumers will not participate in the new experiment but BOJ employees may join to use a CBDC on a trial basis.
Banks under fire for ‘insufficient’ contribution to Korean society
According to the Korea Federation of Banks, its new project will bring a support effect of around US$7.8 billion to society over the next three years.
Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund members running out of funds
Prime Minister Ibrahim had previously hinted that the government was looking for other alternatives to help those in need.