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Revolut urges Meta to step up on cyber fraud reimbursement
Revolut urges Meta to step up on cyber fraud reimbursement
by  AFP

British online bank Revolut on Thursday urged Facebook owner Meta to reimburse victims of password security breaches, blasting the US tech giant's data-sharing partnership with several UK banks as "woefully" inadequate.

Sri Lanka's new president seek changes to IMF deal
Sri Lanka's new president seek changes to IMF deal
by  AFP

Sri Lanka's new president Thursday urged the IMF to consider "alternative means" to continue with a $2.9 billion bailout that aided his country in the wake of a sovereign default but imposed painful austerity. Sri Lanka declared a sovereign default on its $46 billion debt in April 2022 after running out of foreign exchange.

Japan PM slated to announce plans for 'happiness index'
Japan PM slated to announce plans for 'happiness index'
by  AFP

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will propose a new happiness index during his first parliamentary policy speech on Friday, local media have reported. The premier will also announce plans to increase Japan's average minimum wage to 1,500 yen ($10.22) by 2030, from the current 1,055 yen, local media reported.

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