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Continuous assurance vital in cybersecurity landscape

Continuous identification and prioritisation of vulnerabilities emphasised for effective defence.

Continuous assurance vital in cybersecurity landscape

Continuous identification and prioritisation of vulnerabilities emphasised for effective defence.

AI raises ethical questions in cybersecurity acceleration

Rapid integration of AI in security practices challenges traditional methods.

Bugcrowd launches AI Bias assessment service

New service aims to improve AI safety and fairness.

What drives Australia's retail transformation

Next-generation consumer channels and behaviours are anticipated to shape retail growth trends.

Asia bears $17b of Q1 natural disaster economic loss

Less than half of the global economic losses were insured during Q1’24.

Millennials and Gen Zs drive surge in demand for RTD iced coffee

Approximately two billion cups of coffee are reportedly consumed globally each day. 

AXA Mandiri’s Shariah insurance fosters mutual assistance amongst participants

Risks are shared and covered collectively by all Participants (Takaful) to mutually help one another.

Philippine central bank simplifies FX policy for foreign investment registration

Foreign investments can now be registered upon registering at any authorized agent bank.

APAC payments gateway market to rise 30% as cashless economy expands

The market is expected to grow by over 11% between 2023-2027.

Financial firms lead LinkedIn’s top companies in Singapore

LinkedIn unveils companies list where professionals advance the most.

Japan's life insurers shift focus to domestic bonds: Report

In recent years, high hedging costs have kept insurers from investing in foreign debt.

Here's why global apparel and footwear sales growth have slowed

However, persistent inflation and supply chain disruptions continue to challenge the industry.

Gen Z's complex consumer behavior challenges businesses: Euromonitor


Whilst supporting social and environmental responsibility, Gen Z’s are reluctant to pay extra for these values, the report said.

Credit agencies set new green standards for oil and gas companies

Moody's, S&P, and Fitch introduce new carbon transition measures, challenging industries to meet higher climate accountability standards.

India’s digital payments system speeds financial inclusion

India's approach to digital payments emphasises readiness for technological shifts and the importance of digital public infrastructure (DPI).

F&B leads Asia Pacific retail activity

Sportswear and apparel followed closely as the second and third most active trades, respectively.