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Laos to Reopen Applications for Non-Bank Financial Institutions by End of 2026

The Lao central bank plans to resume accepting applications to establish new non-bank financial institutions by the end of 2026, after suspending new applications earlier this year to review and update licensing regulations. Visone Saysongkham, head of the non-bank financial institution supervision department at the Bank of the Lao PDR...

Khammouane Targets UNESCO Geopark Status to Boost Tourism

Khammouane is preparing a UNESCO bid for the Hinboun Geopark, hoping the international designation...

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever...

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the...

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors...

Artificial Intelligence welcomed, but human-centered IT support is key to employee satisfaction and productivity in Hong Kong

A global survey of employees reveals 84% in Hong Kong think inefficient IT support affects morale and hinders productivity, while 90% welcome adoption of...

Rapid Physiocare Singapore Upgrades its Suite of Treatments with the Inclusion of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Therapy

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 25 April 2023 - Rapid Physiocare is breaking new ground in Singapore by launching its latest treatment...

BRAND XIAMEN Makes a Powerful Debut, Xiamen Enterprises’ Innovations Attract Widespread Attention

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 25 April 2023 - The Global Sources Exhibition in Hong Kong concluded spectacularly. The second phase...

Take the Magic Everywhere You Go with 7-Eleven’s All-New Disney 100th Anniversary Collectible Series of 8 Portable 3-in-1 Match & Go Sets Featuring Beloved...

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 April 2023 - Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with a whole host...

Zoho Launches New Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration Technology for Zoho Workplace

Zoho Workplace achieves 38% YoY Revenue Growth in APAC and 16 Million+ Users WorldwideSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 24 April 2023 - Zoho...

7-Eleven Convenience Stores to Start Operations in Laos This Year

Thailand’s CP ALL Public Company plans to launch 7-Eleven convenience franchise stores in Laos by mid-2023. CP ALL Laos, a subsidiary of Thailand's CP ALL...