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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...

imBee Reinvents Data-driven Productivity With AiskBee, Hong Kong’s First ChatGPT-Powered Enterprise Knowledge Base Solution

Enhances customer experience with faster and more accurate replies while empowering all staff across different industries to carry out advanced analyticsHONG KONG SAR -...

KAUST partnerships in China to accelerate knowledge, technology exchange

Agreements signed between KAUST and Chinese partners aim to maximize joint research and development capabilities to stimulate innovation and economic growth.HONG KONG SAR -...

Shake Shack to Open First Store in Bangkok on 30 March

Shake Shack, the popular American fast casual restaurant chain, is all set to open its first store in Bangkok, Thailand. The new store will be...

New Generation of Malaysians Shop Value-Based Online

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 29 March 2023 - New generations of Malaysians are shopping with purpose online — Shopee's marketplace...

Enjoy Up to S$500 Off at HipVan Singapore this Hari Raya 2023

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 29 March 2023 - From 11 March - 16 April 2023, HipVan Singapore celebrates Hari Raya Aidilfiri...

Konica Minolta is Named Market Leader for Colour Light and Mid Digital Production Printer in ASEAN 2022

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 29 March 2023 - Konica Minolta Digital Production Printers in the colour light and mid-category have taken...