Banking and insurance

Indonesia's oil and gas sector underwent renewed momentum in 2024, marking a turning point after several years of stagnation. The year was characterised by rising natural gas production, significant new discoveries and stronger upstream investment - ...

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 ...

Aiming to accelerate industrial transformation and advance its carbon neutrality goals, the Chinese government has actively promoted the development of the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry. As a result, China has experienced rapid growth in NEV ...

China's automotive sector continued to rank first globally in terms of production and sales in 2024. According to statistics published by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the country's total motor vehicle output and sales ...

China is one of the largest food producers and consumers globally. It has been the world's biggest producer of grain and meat since 2012, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). In 2024, China's grain output reached a record high of 706 ...

Thailand's consumer goods and retail sector has matured substantially in recent decades, coinciding with the country's rapid economic growth. The increasing middle and affluent income groups are the primary drivers of the domestic demand for ...

As a key pillar of the economy, China's oil and gas sector plays an important role in ensuring the country's energy security. In 2024, China's oil and gas production reached a new milestone of 400mn tonnes of oil equivalent (toe). During the year, ...

Currently, 22% of total gross power generation in the Philippines comes from renewable energy sources, from 9.3 MW of installed capacity. According to the International Group of Liquified Natural Gas Importers, commercial depletion of the Mamplaya ...

The insurance sector in Colombia has evolved into a dynamic and increasingly competitive market, characterised by a diverse mix of local and international players that contribute to its steady expansion. The growing presence of global insurers, ...

China's mobile communications equipment sector can be broadly divided into two sub-sectors: communication terminal equipment (e.g., mobile handsets) and communication station equipment (e.g., base stations and IoT communication modules). In 2024, the ...