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Laws, regulations, government decisions, public policy

TRAI Launches Broadcast Sector Regulatory Review

TRAI is launching a broad regulatory review of India's broadcast sector, covering pricing, distribution, and platform rules. The review follows criticism that the New Tariff Order failed on affordability and transparency, and comes as linear TV faces mounting competition from streaming services.

Medicare, Social Security Unfunded Gap Hits $130T

A new report puts the combined unfunded liability of US Medicare and Social Security at $130 trillion, underscoring a structural gap between promised benefits and committed funding. The shortfall, driven by demographic shifts and healthcare cost inflation, signals that benefit adjustments or revenue changes are likely

China Launches National Elder Care Insurance System

China announced a national long-term care insurance system in March, aiming to cover approximately 400 million seniors by 2035. The policy shift creates structured demand for insurers, care operators, and health technology firms across the mainland, with Singapore positioned as a key capital and services conduit.