SBI to revise debit card annual maintenance fee from April 1

The new SBI debit card charges will come into effect from April 1. State Bank of India (SBI) has announced an increase in annual maintenance charges for certain categories of debit cards.The new rates will take effect on April 1, the first day of the new fiscal year, according to a press release Published on … Read more

Vietnam faces $3 billion in annual crop losses due to rising sea levels

Hanoi, Vietnam—— Vietnam faces nearly $3 billion in crop losses each year as more seawater seeps into farmland, state media reported on Sunday, citing new research. Research by the country’s environment ministry shows the damage is likely to be concentrated in the Mekong Delta region, known as “Vietnam’s rice bowl” because it provides food and … Read more

China ends annual parliamentary session as Xi Jinping consolidates power

Taipei, Taiwan — China concluded its week-long annual National People’s Congress session in Beijing on Monday, passing amendments to further consolidate the power of Chinese President Xi Jinping and vowing to pass several new legislation aimed at safeguarding China’s sovereignty and security interests. China’s Rubber Stamp National People’s Congress on Monday passed amendments to the … Read more

China ends 30-year tradition: Prime Minister’s annual press conference

Beijing – China has canceled one of the most widely watched events on its economic and policy calendar, the prime minister’s post-meeting press conference, a move some observers saw as a sign of the country’s growing inward-looking and centralized control. For three decades, during China’s opening up, the briefing has provided foreign investors and governments … Read more

China prepares for annual legislative session amid economic headwinds

Thousands of China’s political elite and lawmakers will gather in Beijing this week to kick off the country’s annual legislative session, known as the Two Sessions. The meetings, which traditionally preview the Chinese government’s policy agenda for the year, will begin with the annual session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference on March 4, … Read more

Biden deemed ‘healthy, active and strong’ during annual physical

Washington — Dr. Kevin O’Connor, U.S. President Joe Biden’s physician, said in a statement that he is a “healthy, active, strong 81-year-old man who remains able to successfully discharge the duties of the Presidency.” The White House issued a statement Biden after his annual physical on Wednesday. O’Connor said after Biden’s visit to Walter Reed … Read more

Annual fees and late fees, 4 ways credit card companies make money

planner: Business desk Last updated: February 10, 2024 10:46 U.S. Standard Time India has seen significant growth in credit card usage, driven by strong consumer activity, indicating a broader trend of credit cards in the market. In response to this trend, credit card companies are launching various offers to expand their customer base. These offers … Read more

Report: NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru among top 10 residential markets in Asia Pacific for annual price growth

Bangalore, Mumbai and NCR have joined the top 10 best-performing residential markets in Asia-Pacific in terms of annual price growth, international real estate consultancy Knight Frank said in its latest report, Asia-Pacific Residential Review Index 2H23 . Later in 2023. According to the review, 21 out of 25 Asia-Pacific (APAC) cities achieved positive annual house … Read more