Briefing 14-10-2020

Stocks rebound after three-day slump

Stocks rebounded on Tuesday, snapping a three-day losing streak, as optimistic investors showed their buying appetite on sector-specific issues. Page 9

US keen on India's interests: US envoy

A top U.S. envoy speaking in New Delhi has called China "an elephant in the room" and said Washington is keen to advance India's interests across the Indo-Pacific region. Page 13

Two EZs for Japan investments not ready

Japanese investments in two economic zones are unlikely to take place in next two years as those zones are not ready. According to insiders, the Japanese special economic zone on over 1000 acres of land in Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj district will take at least two years to be ready for Japanese investors as its work started late. Page 17

Global economy recovering faster: IMF

The world's economy is recovering faster than expected from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday. Page 18