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Watch: Finance Ministry invites submissions for 2026 National Budget
Nqobile Bhebhe, Zimpapers Business Hub The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has officially commenced the 2026 National Budget formulation process and is inviting inputs that outline key policy priorities,...

The UAE Gold Price Record High: What’s Driving Buyers and Investors?
15Dubai, October 4, 2025- The UAE gold price record high is turning heads across the region. Gold neared the $4,000 mark per ounce this week, sparking big concern for buyers and investors. Everyone wants to know when prices will drop. But so far,...

Sitharaman calls on people to inform others about unclaimed financial assets
Gandhinagar, Oct 4: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday urged citizens to spread the word about unclaimed assets in the financial sector, guiding people to claim what is rightfully theirs. Launching the nationwide awareness...

Chase: 'There is obviously a struggle in the Caribbean for finances'
Roston Chase has voiced concerns about the "infrastructure problems" and the continuous "struggle for finances" in the Caribbean, but said that he didn't want to use that as an excuse for West Indies' poor show in the Test format in recent times....
Chase says finances, infrastructure hurting West Indies cricket
West Indies skipper Roston Chase on Saturday bemoaned Caribbean cricket's finances and poor infrastructure following a crushing defeat to India in the first Test. The visitors went down by an innings and 140 runs inside three days in Ahmedabad...

India can attract far more foreign investment, so why doesn’t it?
To achieve that we need second-generation reforms in politically difficult areas like labour, environment, and land acquisition. But even first-generation reforms—lifting controls and permits—are far from complete Foreign investors see impressive...

Azerbaijan Investment Forum showcases new business opportunities
By Euronews Published on 03/10/2025 - 16:30 GMT+2 •Updated 17:23 The Azerbaijan International Investment Forum brought together global investors to explore the country’s evolving economic strategy. While energy remained an important...

Gold Price falls for…, investors booking profit due to…, check prices of 10 gram gold in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata
Home News Gold Price falls for…, investors booking profit due to…, check prices of 10 gram gold in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata The gold prices have been slowed down a bit due to profit booking and recovery in the dollar. Gold Price falls for…,...

Senate finance chair questions WV Supreme Court…
CHARLESTON — Budget pressures have hit the state Supreme Court, and more funding from the Legislature isn’t guaranteed. Senate Finance Chairman Jason Barrett is pushing back on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals’ call for increased funding...

MoD inaugurates JITO Connect 2025; Suryakumar, Sonu Sood inspire as Telangana woos investors
The JITO Connect 2025 Leadership Conference unites industrialists, policymakers, and achievers from diverse fields. Telangana Minister Sridhar Babu invites global investors in Telangana, emphasizing Telangana’s goal of a $1 trillion economy in the...

India-EU FTA crucial for boosting trade, investment amid US tariffs: EU envoy
New Delhi, Oct 4: European Union’s Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, said on Saturday that India and the EU should use the free trade agreement (FTA) to increase bilateral trade and investment at a time when “some countries” are raising tariffs...

Central Bank reports steady rise in financial activity
Central Bank reports steady rise in financial activity 4 October 2025 15:25 (UTC+04:00) In the second quarter of 2025, the volume of financial flows in Azerbaijan amounted to 28.9 billion manats, marking a 7.3 percent increase compared with the...

China dangles $1trn investment in bid to reset US trade policy: Bloomberg
China has offered the Trump administration a massive investment package potentially worth as much as $1trn in exchange for the United States easing restrictions on Chinese investments and deals, Bloomberg has reported, citing informed sources....

Ethics Commission has no date for launch of campaign finance site
The state's website for campaign finance reports remains offline after a new launch of the site fell behind schedule. The website has been offline since Sept. 19. It was supposed to go back online Oct. 1. Lee Anne Bruce Boone, the executive...

Thalassemia, sickle cell patients in Jharkhand seek financial aid, medical facilities
Ranchi, Children suffering from thalassemia, sickle cell and aplastic anaemia, accompanied by their parents, marched to the Raj Bhavan here on Saturday, urging the Jharkhand government to provide better treatment facilities and financial support....

Bellwood School District 88 Finance Committee met Oct. 1
Bellwood School District 88 Finance Committee met Oct. 1 Here is the agenda provided by the committee: 1. Call to Order by Board 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Audience Participation 5. Disussions 5.1 Bill List 5.2 Camera Servers 5.3...

The mystique of Hermès: The Birkin bag is a rare investment that defies depreciation
More than status symbols, Hermès handbags carry a mystique and market demand that make them enduring assets. It Girl author Marisa Meltzer explains why the Birkin is coveted not just for its craftsmanship but also for its return on investment. In...

Mumbai Customs intercepts over Rs 1 crore in foreign currency; two arrested
Mumbai Customs, Zone-III, intercepted foreign currency worth over Rs 1 crore at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on October 4. Two passengers, travelling to Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, were caught carrying Rs 53.68 lakh each in their...

Mumbai Airport Customs Intercepts Over ₹1 Crore Foreign Currency; Two Arrested
On Saturday, Mumbai Customs Zone-III conducted successful operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), intercepting two passengers carrying large amounts of undeclared foreign currency, totaling over Rs 1.07 crore. . In...
Qatar Chamber discusses cooperation with Portuguese investment agency
The Qatar Chamber held two separate meetings in Lisbon to explore cooperation with the Arab Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIAP) and the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP). The meetings were held on the sidelines of...