China’s Internet-Based Insurance Sector Records Steady Growth, Driven by Post-1995 Consumers

Beijing (China Daily) – China’s internet-based insurance industry is experiencing strong and consistent growth, with online policy purchases quickly catching up to traditional offline channels, according to a new report released jointly by Yuanbao Inc and the Research Center...


The third pressures are on Europe’s ground and surface water, lack of concrete action :

Kathmandu june 4, IFOAM released a Press statement to reduction the pollution in Organic European responses. BRUSSELS, 4 JUNE 2025 – IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the European Commission’s Water Resilience Strategy, a necessary European response to the growing water...


Japan Proposes Transparency Reforms, Reviews Foreigners’ Role in Health Insurance

Tokyo – Japan is advancing efforts to enhance transparency and oversight in its public health insurance system, alongside a comprehensive review of foreign nationals’ participation. A recent committee proposal outlined several policy enforcement improvements, including mechanisms to share information...


New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters Arrives in Kathmandu for Official Visit

Kathmandu – New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters arrived in Kathmandu today for a two-day official visit to Nepal. During his stay, Deputy Prime Minister Peters is scheduled to pay courtesy calls on President Ram...


Trump Administration Halts New Student Visa Appointments, Plans Social Media Vetting

Washington (Reuters) — The Trump administration has directed U.S. missions worldwide to suspend the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa appointments, citing an upcoming expansion of social media screening procedures for foreign applicants. According to an internal...


India to Surpass Japan as Asia’s Second-Largest Life Insurance Market by 2035: Allianz Report

India is on course to become Asia’s second-largest life insurance market by 2035, overtaking Japan, according to the newly released Allianz Global Insurance Report 2025. The report highlights India’s strong growth trajectory, driven by a projected compound annual growth...


Pakistan Condemns Indian PM’s Remarks as ‘Reckless Provocation’

Islamabad – Pakistan has strongly condemned recent remarks made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a speech in Gujarat, describing them as theatrical and dangerously provocative. In an official statement, Pakistani government has expressed a grave concern over...


ClimaCash+: A New Model of Inclusive Insurance for Climate-Vulnerable Communities

In a significant step toward climate resilience, VisionFund International (VFI) and IBISA have launched ClimaCash+, an innovative parametric insurance product designed to support low-income communities facing climate-related disasters. Piloted in Kenya in 2024, ClimaCash+ aims to provide fast, simple,...


LIC India Earns Guinness World Record for Most Life Insurance Policies Sold in 24 Hours

New Delhi – Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has secured a coveted place in the Guinness World Record by setting a new global benchmark for the “Most life insurance policies sold in 24 hours.” On January 20, 2025,...


EU Farmers Lose €28 Billion Annually Due to Extreme Weather

Brussels (Reuters) — Extreme weather events driven by climate change are costing the European Union’s agricultural sector an estimated €28.3 billion annually, according to a new EU-backed analysis. The figure represents nearly 6% of the EU’s yearly crop and...