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China Pacific Insurance receives regulatory approval for VP

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Investing.com
· Jun 22, 2026
Form 144 International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. For: 22 June
Form 144 International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. For: 22 June
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 2, 2026
China’s New Investment Law Gives Beijing Power to Retaliate Against Foreign Trade Barriers
China's 2026 Outbound Direct Investment Regulation, effective Wednesday, gives Beijing legal authority to probe foreign trade barriers and impose retaliatory measures, a move that arrives as Western nations have spent two years tightening sanctions and blacklists against Chinese industries.
The West Australian
· Jun 24, 2026
Emirates’ new insurance not restricted by travel advice
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The Diplomat
· Jun 29, 2026
China’s New Investment Regulations Block Strategic Technology Transfer
By adding legal backup to state control of Chinese private companies, Decree No. 837 affects any country receiving their investments. This regulation matters well beyond China itself.
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 24, 2026
Rescue Health Insurance
In 2017, the government enacted the Health Insurance Act, 2017, which established the Health Insurance Board, mandated t...
Economic Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nod
India's health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, backed by Prudential Group Holdings and HCL Group, aims to tap into the growing demand for medical cover. The approval also signals broader regulatory changes, including new accounting standards and a policyholder protection fund. Prudential's presence in India is significantly expanding with this new health insurance arm.
South China Morning Post
· Jun 22, 2026
Mainland ride-hailing giants back Hong Kong plan to cap permits at 10,000
Two mainland Chinese ride-hailing operators in Hong Kong have backed a controversial plan to regulate the industry by capping vehicle permits at 10,000, a figure the city’s largest American business chamber considers insufficient. In submissions to the Legislative Council on Monday and in recent days, Amap and Didi Chuxing said they supported the Transport and Logistics Bureau’s proposed cap as part of a new regulatory regime scheduled to be passed by lawmakers in July. Amap said the...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 6, 2026
PARLIMEN: Polisi insurans penyakit kritikal tidak dibatal secara sebelah pihak
KUALA LUMPUR: Syarikat insurans tidak akan membatalkan polisi penyakit kritikal sewenang-wenangnya atau hanya berdasarkan keputusan sebelah pihak, sebaliknya tindakan itu berlaku atas sebab tertentu seperti kegagalan membayar caruman atau wujud unsur penipuan. Timbalan Menteri Kewangan, Liew Chin Tong berkata, pemegang polisi yang tidak berpuas hati dengan keputusan syarikat insurans turut mempunyai beberapa saluran untuk mendapatkan ... Read more The post PARLIMEN: Polisi insurans penyakit kritikal tidak dibatal secara sebelah pihak appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
TASS
· Jun 26, 2026
Global crisis caused not by UN Charter, but by its violation — Chinese Foreign Ministry
Spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted that China, as one of the first signatories of the UN Charter, has always upheld the document and promoted its implementation
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
China imposes sweeping sanctions on 56 major US companies
BEIJING, June 22 (YPA) – China announced on Monday a new round of sanctions targeting 10 U.S. companies operating primarily in the defense and rare earth sectors, marking a significant escalation in economic tensions despite recent diplomatic engagement between Beijing and Washington. The Chinese government said the measures were introduced in response to the U.S. []
Vision Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Seven US Senators Urge Taiwan To Boost Domestic Defense Production Amid Security Concerns
Han Kuo-yu, President of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, is leading a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers on a visit to the United States. On June 24, after meeting with the delegation, seven U.S. senators issued a joint statement urging Taiwan to take immediate action to invest in its domestic defense production capacity. Later that afternoon, the delegation []
China Global Television Network
· Jul 2, 2026
Chinese mainland urges DPP to lift travel curbs on mainland residents
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday called on Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to remove restrictions on travel by mainland residents to Taiwan at an early date.
Vanguard News
· Jul 7, 2026
Recapitalisation: Companies with outstanding claims will not be relicensed — NAICOM
By Rosemary Iwunze As the insurance recapitalisation deadline of July 31st 2026 draws near, the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has stated that it will not re-license any company with outstanding claims. In a letter to all Managing Director/CEOs of insurance companies, issued yesterday, titled: “Regulatory Directive – Settlement of Discharged Claims as A Precondition for Re-Licensing [] The post Recapitalisation: Companies with outstanding claims will not be relicensed — NAICOM appeared first on Vanguard News.
Disclose.tv
· Jun 21, 2026
[Media] NEW - Iran imposes mandatory insurance on ships transiting Strait of Hormuz, free for [...]
NEW - Iran imposes mandatory insurance on ships transiting Strait of Hormuz, free for 60 days, but with fees likely to follow.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/yvcot59r56/@disclosetvDisclose.tvIran imposes mandatory insurance on shipsBreaking news from around the world.
Middle East News 247
· Jul 8, 2026
Policybazaar.ae and Tabby launch no-cost flexible payment plan on car & health insurance, enabled by tap payments
Policybazaar.ae, the UAE’s leading insurance marketplace, and Tabby, the region’s foremost financial services app, today announced a strategic partnership that will change how UAE residents manage their insurance payments. Customers on Policybazaar.ae will now be able to convert their insurance premium into easy monthly instalments, powered by Tabby, with a four-month flexible payment option that [] The post Policybazaar.ae and Tabby launch no-cost flexible payment plan on car health insurance, enabled by tap payments appeared first on Middle East News 247.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 1, 2026
IAK: The Insurance Sector Back In The Spotlight
IAK: The Insurance Sector Back In The Spotlight
ANTARA News
· Jun 22, 2026
WALOVI and Hong Xin Da Seal Strategic Local-Channel Deal for International Cans in Singapore
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NPR News
· Jun 22, 2026
China hits back at U.S. sanctions restricting its exports to American defense firms
China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts.
Yonhap News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
U.S. official: China's new sanctions on U.S. firms show Chinese suppliers are 'unreliable'
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Yonhap) -- China's new sanctions on some American firms rea...
Trend News Agency
· Jun 24, 2026
Azerbaijan considers revising limits on compulsory insurance coverage - CBA official
Azerbaijan considers revising limits on compulsory insurance coverage - CBA official
Arab Times Online
· Jul 12, 2026
China Rejects US, Philippines and Allies' South China Sea Statement
BEIJING, July 12: China on Sunday rejected a joint statement issued by the United States, the Philippines and several allied nations marking the 10th anniversary of an internationa...
Hindustan Times
· Jun 26, 2026
China sharpens tools for hitting back at foreign sanctions
Beijing is preparing a new law that would add to its ability to punish foreign companies and individuals deemed to harm Chinese interests
Eyewitness News Bahamas
· Jul 4, 2026
Gov’t Says Insurance Coverage Has Resumed for ‘Some Public Officers’
Gov’t Says Insurance Coverage Has Resumed for ‘Some Public Officers’
Malay Mail
· Jul 6, 2026
Over 90pc insurance claims approved yearly, Parliament told amid policyholder concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Insurance and takaful operators (ITOs) maintained an average claim approval rate of 90 per...
ZNS Bahamas
· Jul 1, 2026
Insurance Commission Advances Regional Leadership at CAIR and CAPS Conferences in Belize
The Insurance Commission of The Bahamas recently participated in the annual conferences of the Caribbean Association of Pension Supervisors (CAPS) and the Caribbean Association of Insurance Regulators (CAIR) in Belize, joining regulators from across the region to discuss developments shaping the insurance and pension sectors. Representing The Bahamas were Superintendent of Insurance Dana L. Munnings-Gray, [] The post Insurance Commission Advances Regional Leadership at CAIR and CAPS Conferences in Belize appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Quartz
· Jun 22, 2026
The U.S. waived sanction on Iranian oil as part of its deal with Tehran to end the war
The temporary general license allows the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products through mid-August
The Japan Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Japan and others mark 10 years since South China Sea arbitration
The countries stressed that the 2016 decision in The Hague is final, legally binding and definitive between China and the Philippines regarding their territorial row.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 26, 2026
China calls for Yellow Sea stability after South Korea raises illegal fishing concerns
Beijing says Chinese fishermen are required to comply with laws, vows to protect their rights
BRICS News
· Jun 22, 2026
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SundayTimes
· Jun 24, 2026
Numsa strikers demand BAIC match SA vehicle industry pay rates
The union calls on Chinese vehicle manufacturer to ‘correct’ employees’ pay per hour and comply with industry standards
BOL News
· Jun 22, 2026
US issues temporary 60-day license allowing Iran crude oil trade
The license permits Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical exports through Aug. 21. The post US issues temporary 60-day license allowing Iran crude oil trade appeared first on BOL News.
The Economic Times
· Jun 29, 2026
Unclaimed insurance money? Check if it's yours
Unclaimed insurance money? Check if it's yours
KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco
· Jul 10, 2026
Bill Would Let Insurers Monitor Customers’ Driving Data
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq6aVFL0pLA A new California bill would allow insurance companies to use drivers' real-time driving data when d...
Gizmodo
· Jun 30, 2026
Taiwanese Authorities Reportedly Raid Supermicro in Move That Could Signal Big Change For AI Chip Exporters
It's not against the law in Taiwan to export high-end chips to China. But it sounds like Taiwan will now enforce U.S. law.
Daily NK English
· Jul 2, 2026
Chinese travel agencies cool on North Korea tourism restart
Chinese travel agencies that spent months marketing North Korea tour packages amid warming China-North Korea ties are now urging prospective customers to wait for official approval, as an anticipated tourism restart has yet to materialize, a Daily NK source said. According to the source, China’s travel industry has repeatedly floated optimistic forecasts that North Korea []
Splash247
· Jun 29, 2026
U-Ming signs for newcastlemax newbuilds in China
Taiwanese owner and operator U-Ming Marine Transport has signed for up to four newcastlemax newbuildings in China. The Far Eastern Group-backed company has contracted Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry for two firm 211,000 dwt bulk carriers, with options for two more. The order has been placed through U-Ming Marine Transport Singapore, with each ship costing
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