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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...

UK Government Launches New Trade Scheme in Laos

The UK government in partnership with the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), held a launch event in Vientiane for their new...

Victory Securities obtains SFC approval to manage investment funds that comprise up to 100% virtual assets

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 29 March 2023 - Victory Securities Company Limited ("Victory Securities"), a licensed corporation offering virtual asset...

Be there for your little one at every moment with Arlo

Can’t bear leaving your little one at home even for just a second? Arlo can help!SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 29 March 2023...

Cambodian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Heads to Thailand for Transformative Training

Trip Sponsored by Prince Foundation and Cambodia Airways to Support Cambodian Female Para-Athletes PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - Media OutReach - 29 March 2023...

CICC hosts the China-Japan Finance and Economic Forum in Tokyo

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 29 March 2023 - China International Capital Corporation ("CICC, 601995.SH, 3908.HK"), successfully held the China-Japan Finance...

“Ear Up Plus” supported 18 indie music units to broaden the music spectrum in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 29 March 2023 - Indie music is no longer for a niche audience but the new...