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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...

Kaspersky acquires 49% of container security solutions developer Ximi Pro

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 3 March 2023 - Kaspersky has acquired 49% of Ximi Pro, a subsidiary of Ximi Lab...

Star of the Sea Superyacht Hosts Stand-Up Comedian Russell Peters

The Canadian Celebrity Took Time-Off For A Little Rest-And-Relax On Singapore’s Largest Yacht for CharterSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 3 March 2023 -...

Life Is Extraordinary – BoConcept Hong Kong Turns Ten

Berkeley Group is launching the year’s biggest UK property show. BoConcept to feature timeless design at its respective 10th AnniversaryHONG KONG SAR - ...

Integrity Consulting Contributes Regulatory Chapter To ABLI’s Asia Cryptoassets Guide

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 3 March 2023 - In partnership with the Asian Business Law Institute (ABLI), Integrity Consulting's founder, Sinyee Koh,...

German Centre Shanghai Chooses Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 to Deliver Advanced Audio Experience

TeamConnect Ceiling 2 takes hybrid meeting and events experience to the next level SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach - 3 March 2023...

Digital Learning Gets New Boost in Rural Communities Across Laos

Children and teachers from Xonnabuly district, Savannakhet province, can now benefit from new learning tools to enhance educational outcomes. In February, the British Embassy...