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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.
Thailand's pharmaceutical and healthcare industry has experienced substantial growth over the past few decades. In 2002, the Thai government launched a successful initiative to establish universal healthcare for all Thai citizens, guaranteeing ...
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In Q2 2025, production totalled 662,819 units, marking a 10.5% increase compared to Q2 2024 and a 10.7% expansion compared to Q1 2025. Passenger cars made up 73.5% of the output, while light commercial and heavy vehicles accounted for 20% and 6.5%, ...
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The revenues of Brazil's telecommunication sector reached BRL 46.6bn in Q2 2025, increasing by 3.1% y/y. Meanwhile, the number of telecom subscribers (including mobile telephony, fixed broadband, fixed telephony and pay TV services) increased by 1.3% ...
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Brazil's retail sector experienced a significant slowdown in Q2 2025, contrasting sharply with the robust start of the year. According to the monthly trade survey (PMC) by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), core retail sales ...
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Through technology, fintechs have developed products that reach lower-income populations with limited access to credit and investment opportunities. As a result, fintechs have broadened credit availability and helped drive down the average lending ...
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The Indonesian electric power sector is a crucial driver of economic development and employment growth, providing work for 355,300 people and contributing nearly 1% of GDP in 2024. The country's power system is characterised by large over-capacity ...
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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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China's healthcare system is hospital-centric, and most inpatient and outpatient care in the country is delivered by public hospitals and basic medical institutions. However, due to growing demand for specialised healthcare and high-quality medical ...
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ISI Emerging Market Group Limited ("The Company") is a subsidiary of Echo Bidco Limited, a Company registered in England and Wales under number 12577583 whose registered office is at BlueFin, Level 1, 110 Southwark Street, London, SE1 0SU, United ...
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China is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of steel. The country's crude steel production and consumption have both ranked first in the world for 29 consecutive years, according to the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA). In ...
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