Aeon Life and Pearl River Life are among several insurers that have in recent years rolled over their capital supplementary bonds instead of redeeming them in the current economic situation in China.
A new survey of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong has revealed that while the overall sentiment is upbeat, SMEs remain mindful of the challenges ahead.
International think-tank the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) has launched the 11th annual edition of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) in March 2024.
A new study suggests that microplastics and the smaller nanoplastics - might affect the health of human heart.
Brand and reputation risk, supply chain worries and looming fear of cyber attacks are the greatest threats to global retailers according to Global Retail Risk Outlook 2024 released by WTW in March 2024.
The number of serious traffic accidents in Japan caused by distracted drivers, such as those using smartphones while driving, rose to a new record high in 2023.
A new report has highlighted the enormous amount of water and energy consumption that AI systems require. It said AI has the potential to "supercharge" climate disinformation.
Two major ransomware groups, GhostSec and Stormous have joined forces and are conducting several double extortion attacks on organisations and governments according to a new report by cyber security research company Cisco Talos.
Several Chinese insurance companies late last week sent senior executives to the headquarters in Shenzhen of China Vanke, the country's second biggest property developer by sales, to conduct negotiations on extending Vanke's debt repayment period for at least a year.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have released final rules and further guidance to support the financial services industry in implementing the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR).