Roundup 2026

• LTM has issued an offer to acquire Randstad's Technology and Consulting Services business across France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Australia. • The acquisition targets a business segment representing over $500 million (€469M) in annual revenue. • This strategic move aims to scale LTM's domain-driven solutions and AI services within these key international regions.

• Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,532.67 points on May 21, 2026, marking an increase of 4.24 points or 0.28%. • The market session saw a total trading value of THB 54.73 billion, reflecting steady activity within the domestic equity market. • This growth indicates a positive short-term trend for Thai stocks amidst broader developments in the global economy.

• Anthropic announced a new partnership called Mythos on May 8, 2026, aimed at advancing AI-driven cybersecurity defenses amid rising threats. • OpenAI revealed details on its upcoming GPT-5.5 model, featuring enhanced capabilities for threat detection, while ASIC refers to specialized hardware accelerating AI security processing. • The ShinyHunters hacking group claimed responsibility for recent data breaches targeting US tech firms, underscoring persistent risks to enterprise networks.