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Flood losses top $32b in OECD countries as insurance fails to keep pace

Report shows 32% of flood losses in OECD member countries were insured from 2000 to 2024.

Flood losses top $32b in OECD countries as insurance fails to keep pace

Report shows 32% of flood losses in OECD member countries were insured from 2000 to 2024.

BCG warns growth no longer delivers jobs

Income gap hit 8.4 times in developed economies as labour demand shifts unevenly.

OECD projects global borrowing to soar to $29t by 2026

Governments and corporations raise debt as borrowing and market shifts rise.

OECD flags inflation risks as energy costs climb, global growth weakens

G20 inflation is set to reach 4% in 2026, with uneven regional growth and central banks urged to stay cautious, said OECD.

Singapore and Thailand open carbon credit project call aligned with Article 6

The agreement enables internationally transferred mitigation outcomes.

Quezon City sustains services through digital access and buffers

Belmonte says resilience depends on services and infrastructure.

Government embeds AI capability to improve public services

AI capability seen key to public value and competitiveness.

CICC defines future-proof governance through cybercrime awareness

Public education and partnerships drive cyber resilience

Philippines lowers service costs through digital push

DICT links digitalisation to governance continuity and efficiency.

Philippines faces integration gap in governance systems

Dhruv Soni says integration drives competitiveness

Singapore slashes merger review timelines to 25 days

The revised guidelines aim to streamline notification and investigation processes for corpo deals.

Filipinos turn to AI to verify information, with usage set to surge

About 60% are expected to use GenAI in the next two to three years.

Young, tech-savvy population drives Philippine digital growth: Indra Group

Global firms are tapping into opportunities like back-office operations.

Philippine telcos urge phased rollout of new internet law amidst energy emergency

The group seeks extended and spaced policy consultations for the implementing rules of the Konektadong Pinoy Act.

Indian Carbon Market portal gets launched

Central platform aimed at facilitating seamless carbon credits trading.

Hong Kong launches GoGlobal platform for Mainland firms

New website and services hub aim to support overseas expansion.