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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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Designed to resolve some legal and regulatory uncertainties, the new Electricity Law of 2024 (Law Number 61/2024/QH15) and Decision 768/QD-TTg build upon the renewable energy capacity developments that have been made since 2017. The conclusion of ...
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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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China's telecommunications sector is relatively concentrated, with a few large state-owned enterprises. However, the government has also introduced new measures to allow more market participants in the sector to boost investment in emerging areas ...
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Numerous policy developments occurred during the six-month period from March to September 2025, which could have a far-reaching impact on the food and beverage sector. The government initiated a long-awaited reform of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) ...
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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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