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IMF Backs S. Korea's Policy Mix, Supports Future Response Fund

[Economy] : The International Monetary Fund has endorsed the South Korean government's mix of fiscal and monetary policies, including its plan to establish a Future Response Fund. The Ministry of Economy and Finance said Sunday that IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva made the assessment during a meeting with ... [more...]

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IMF Backs S. Korea's Policy Mix, Supports Future Response Fund

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Folio: Organize your files using AI on-device

This is a submission for the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge Week 2: Side Hustle What I Built I built Folio, a macOS menu bar app that organises downloaded files using local AI.

  • Folio is a macOS menu bar app using local AI to organize files.
  • Gemma model suggests filenames and destination folders for files.
  • Restructure mode allows users to review proposed changes before applying.

·dev.to

Over 100 mascots gather in western Japan to pitch local charms

OTSU, Japan (Kyodo) -- More than 100 mascots promoting the charms of their local regions gathered on Saturday for a festival in the western Japan pref

  • Over 100 regional mascots gather in Hikone, western Japan.
  • Characters from 35 of Japan's 47 prefectures participate.
  • Event aims to attract tourists and showcase local attractions.

·mainichi.jp

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