RBA debates credit card surcharge rules in Australia

RBA Governor Clashes With Criticism Over Card Surcharge Queries

ByRubaisha

The RBA Governor has stepped into a heated debate over card surcharges, clashing with critics who say banks and merchants set unfair fees. The dispute centers on whether surcharges for card payments are excessive and who should absorb those costs.  The Governor framed the issue as one of consumer fairness and transparency, and the comments…

Vietnam US-Tariffs impact on exports and trade tensions with the United States.

Vietnam US-Tariffs Could Cost Economy $25 Billion in Exports

ByRubaisha

A United Nations estimate warns the new Vietnam-US tariffs could cost Vietnam as much as $25 billion in annual exports to the United States, a hit that would reshape trade flows across Southeast Asia.  The figure represents nearly one-fifth of Vietnam’s shipments to the U.S. in 2024, and the UN study says this worst-case scenario…

Seniors checking their bank account for Canada Pension Plan deposit on September 25, 2025.

CPP Payment Update: Canada Pension Plan Disbursements Begin Sept 25

ByRubaisha

The Canada Pension Plan will send its September payment on September 25, 2025, a key date for millions of Canadian retirees and people on disability. This monthly disbursement is part of the government schedule that helps households plan bills and cash flow.  For 2025, the CPP also reflects an annual inflation adjustment, meaning some recipients…