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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...

foodpanda and TADA sign strategic partnership MOU in Asia

Users in Singapore and Cambodia can enjoy savings and loyalty rewards on both platformsSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 April 2023 - foodpanda,...

Discovering Japan’s Rich History and Culture with Castle and Temple-Stays

JNTO KL is delighted to share information about castle-stays and temple-stays which have risen in popularity that allow international visitors to experience being lords,...

Prudential expands distribution network with official launch of Prudential Financial Advisers

Industry veteran Bernard Chai is CEO of new financial advisory firm which offers life insurance, general insurance and wealth management solutions ...

Arrow Electronics Showcases EV and AIoT Tech Solutions for Advancing eMobility and Smart City Transformation in Vietnamese Market

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 20 April 2023 - Global technology-solutions provider Arrow Electronics today hosted an EvTech and AIoT of the...

Hyperchain Technology Debuts at InnoEX, Starting Its Blockchain Expansion Tour Overseas

HANGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach - 20 April 2023 - From April 12 to 15, InnoEX was held at the Hong Kong Convention...

Julius Baer Launches Asia’s First Family Wealth Planning Certificate Programme for its clients

The Bank aims to equip its clients and their Next Generation with the necessary skills to navigate cross-generational transitions and preserve their family legacy,...