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The Banking & Insurance sector – often referred to as the lifeblood of the real economy – is of vital importance in the modern credit-driven economic growth model. Among its functions are intermediation between savers and borrowers, ensuring funds are allocated efficiently; support of payment and settlement systems that facilitate trade and international economic relations; and provision of various products that mitigate risk and uncertainty. The accelerating pace of technological change, stricter regulation and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the traditional banking model and pushing the sector towards innovation-led growth.
Activities associated with Banking & Insurance are depositary and non-depositary credit intermediation and related activities, investment banking, securities brokerage, commodity contracts dealing and diverse financial investment activities. The sector also includes insurers, re-insurers and insurance brokerages, pension funds, health and welfare funds, monetary authorities, stock exchanges, and collection and credit agencies.
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The construction sector, characterised by its extensive supply chain and substantial investments, is regarded as one of the pillars of China's economy. In 2024, the added value of the construction industry accounted for nearly 6.7% of the national ...
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In recent years, the admission criteria for foreign banks have been gradually loosened. In 2018, China relaxed the rules on the operation of foreign banks, allowing them to set up branches and subsidiaries. In January 2024, the National Financial ...
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Domestically produced natural gas, oil, and coal met 34.5%, 1.14% and 45.9% of Malaysia's energy needs, respectively, in 2024. In other words, fossil fuels accounted for 81.55% of Malaysia's energy input. At the current pace of expansion of renewable ...
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With an average output of 1.2mn tonnes per annum, Vietnam is a top five natural rubber producer globally. Technology and skill gaps result in Vietnam exporting predominantly low-processed products, which have lower added value. In 2025 all of its top ...
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In line with the global trends, demand for Internet services in Malaysia continues to expand at a healthy pace, fuelling strong performance in fixed and mobile broadband services both in terms of subscribers and consumption intensity. Telecom players ...
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With an average output of 1.2mn tonnes per annum, Vietnam is a top five natural rubber producer globally. Technology and skill gaps result in Vietnam exporting predominantly low-processed products, which have lower added value. In 2025 all of its top ...
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