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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.
More than 90% of Malaysia's energy requirements are met by fossil fuels, with natural gas accounting for approximately 40%, petroleum products, for 34% and coal, 22%. Over the ten-year forecast period (2023-2032). If the current trends remain in ...
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Malaysia's electric power sector consists of three geographical markets, namely Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah (including Labuan) and Sarawak. Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is the main utility provider in Peninsular Malaysia, and its counterparts in Sabah ...
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The Food and Beverage (F&B) industry in Malaysia, a vital contributor to the economy, was valued at MYR 34.0bn and has been growing at a fast pace, registering a growth of 18.9% y/y in 2022. The food processing industry, which accounted for 8.1% of ...
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In FY2022, the mining and quarrying sector contributed approximately 1.83% of India's nominal GVA. As of FY2022, minerals and ore represented 0.9% of total exports and 5.38 % of total imports. India produces four fuels, 10 metallic minerals, 23 ...
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Thailand's pharmaceuticals and healthcare sector has developed considerably over the past few decades. The Thai government began offering universal healthcare to all Thai citizens in 2002, a successful initiative that extends public healthcare ...
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India is a major global player in the gems and jewellery industry. Approximately 90% of the world's rough diamonds mined worldwide pass through India, where they are polished and processed. After China, India is the world's second most voracious gold ...
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Indonesia is rich in metal resources, such as nickel, tin, copper and bauxite, providing a solid base for the development of its domestic metal processing industry. Another supportive factor is the government's ambitious infrastructure programmes ...
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The market for consumer electronics is well-established both domestically and internationally. During the pandemic, the country's well-developed semiconductor market was unable to reach its maximum potential. Malaysia is essential to the markets for ...
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Malaysia's consumer goods and retail sector is a significant contributor to the country's gross domestic product (GDP). The sector includes supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, e-commerce platforms, and more. Strong ...
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In 2022, China's total retail sales reached RMB 43,973bn, which represented a slight decline of 0.2% y/y, mainly affected by the COVID-related lockdowns during the year. Due to the crucial role of consumption in the economy, the Chinese government ...
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