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Cyber scams rise sharply across Asia: Interpol
The report comes as governments across Asia are grappling with an...
Allianz leads race for HSBC Life Singapore
HSBC had shortlistedAllianz, Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. and...
Can’t employ temporary staff in precarious condition while seeking work similar to regular employees:SC
The bench said this court has taken a consistent judicial approach that long-serving employees, whether casual or temporary, particularly those who have been conferred recognised status, cannot be denied corresponding benefits including social security and pensionary...
Anthropic broadens availability of Mythos, extends access to 150 new groups
Mythos has emerged as a focal point for the San Francisco-based company in recent months. Anthropic has said that the software is capable of identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities “in every major operating system and every major web browser when directed by a user...
AI investments rise, but expected savings remain elusive, says Bain’s global survey
“Despite a decade of investments in data modernization running well into hundreds of billions of dollars globally, the No. 1 reason AI programs underperform is that companies cannot reliably get access to their own data,” Bain said. Cost savings from automation are...
ASR announces agreement for strategic investment by Vitruvian Partners
Mikir Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Africa Specialty Risks said: “I’m delighted to welcome Vitruvian Partners as our new lead investor. Since launch in 2020, ASR has enjoyed a significant growth trajectory, and this new partnership will help us realise our ambition...
Geopolitical Risk & Workforce Protection: Evolving Multinational Insurance Programmes
Workforce protection is no longer just about policies or benefits. It is about creating a sense of security for employees, no matter where they are working from.Risk, HR, and mobility teams cannot operate in silos anymore. They need to stay connected and respond as...
June1 Renewals:Softening accelerates against a riskier world as economic returns compress, says Howden Re
The paradox of softening pricing in a demonstrably riskier world is being met with structural preparation rather than complacency. This posture will likely define how the market navigates the second half of 2026 and beyond, stated Howden Re. London:The 1 June 2026...
Geopolitical and AI-related risks among top concerns for directors and officers worldwide:Willis
Artificial intelligence has seen a significant increase in the proportion of respondents ranking it as a very or extremely important risk (up 5% to 56% of respondents globally). LONDON: 59% of directors and officers now consider geopolitical risks to be very important...
Auto sales surge in May: Maruti hits record high, Hyundai, Mahindra and Toyota gain momentum
Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total of 242,688 units in May 2026, marking its highest-ever monthly sales volume. The company achieved an all-time high in domestic sales at 193,535 units. Additionally, sales to other OEMs stood at 7,239 units, while export sales...
US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack
The strikes on Iran's Gulf coast were in response to "aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters," the U.S. Central Command said in a post on X. DUBAI: The U.S. said it struck Iranian...
Finance Ministry flags inflation,crude oil and monsoon risks in monthly economic assessment
With the IMD projecting monsoon rainfall at around 92% of the long-period average, the department cautioned that "any significant rainfall deficit coupled with current geopolitical conditions could translate into food inflation, weakening rural demand and aggregate...