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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...

Hong Kong Baptist University-led team discovers new box jellyfish species in Mai Po Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 18 April 2023 - A Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)-led team has discovered a new species...

AIA Hong Kong launches AIA CarePass, providing premium, comprehensive medical support for eligible visiting customers seeking treatment in Hong Kong

Market-first programme gives eligible high-end customers access to best-in-class medical resources from across the Greater Bay Area – including new “One-Stop Oncology Service”...

Bybit Opens Global Headquarters in Dubai on the Heels of 50% Increase in User Base

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Media OutReach - 18 April 2023 - Bybit, the world's third most visited crypto exchange with 15 million...

Aon: Asia Pacific Companies See ESG Issues of Critical Importance; However, More Work Is Needed To Fully Integrate Measures

58 percent of companies surveyed say ESG is critical to the long-term success of their business...

VinFast VF 8 customers now may be eligible for up to a $7,500 California EV rebate

The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project recently added the VinFast VF 8 electric SUV to its list of eligible vehicles, providing up to $7,500 for...

Lenovo Expands Portfolio of Smart Collaboration Solutions With New Standalone ThinkSmart View Plus

ThinkSmart View Plus running Microsoft Teams display allows users to better collaborate in multiple scenarios with...