Los Angeles, California: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration’s economic strategy, characterizing tariffs as “engineered,” to drive direct investment into the United States, foster job creation, spur …
Economy
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Maryland Showcases Cybersecurity Leadership and Innovation at RSA Conference 2025
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readMaryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller and Maryland Secretary of Commerce Harry Coker, Jr. attended the Annual RSA Cybersecurity Conference from April 28 to May 1, 2025, in San Francisco …
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IAICC 2025 Convention Highlights U.S.-India Business Synergy, Tech Innovation, and Community Growth
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readExecutive Chairman of the Indian American International Chamber of Commerce (IAICC), Appen Menon emphasized the Chamber’s role as a “catalyst,” for the growth of businesses in both the United States …
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India and US Push Forward on Bilateral Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Talks and Strategic Collaboration
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia and the United States are making steady progress on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with tariffs emerging as a central component of the negotiations, according to Dr. Ajay Kumar, …
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Global Experts to Convene at Johns Hopkins Inaugural India Conference on Innovation, Development, and Global Partnerships
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readMore than 70 global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators will gather to highlight India’s growing global leadership and the transformative potential of cross-sector partnerships at the inaugural Hopkins India Conference, …
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South Asian Retailers Gather in New Jersey for Inaugural Networking Meetup Hosted by NRS
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readHundreds of South Asian entrepreneurs representing diverse retail sectors, including hospitality, convenience stores, gas stations, and liquor stores, came together for the inaugural Retailers Networking Meetup on April 24, 2025, …
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International Monetary Fund Lowers India’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 6.2 Per Cent Amid Global Trade Tensions
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised India’s growth forecast to 6.2 percent for 2025, and 6.3 percent for 2026, down from a projected 6.5 percent in 2024. “The revisions …
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Nandan Nilekani Champions the “Finternet” as the Future of Global Finance at IMF Panel
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readChairman and Co-founder of Infosys and Founding Chairman of UIDAI (Aadhaar), Nandan Nilekani, has reiterated that the time is ripe to adopt the concept of the “Finternet.” The concept, introduced …
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2025 Spring Meetings: World Bank President Banga Stresses Importance of Lower Tariffs and Regional Trade at High-Level Panel
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga underscored the benefits of lower tariffs, emphasizing that they are “good for everybody,” and highlighting the growing significance of bilateral and …
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JD Vance Highlights US-India Strategic Partnership at India-US Forum in Jaipur, Praises PM Modi’s Leadership
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readVice President JD Vance affirmed the strength of the U.S.-India relationship during his address at the Ananta Centre’s India-U.S. Forum on April 22, 2025, in Jaipur, India, emphasizing the Trump-Vance …