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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...

OPPO Is Back to MFW: The Exclusive Find N2 Flip Wears the Iconic Tulle of ACT N°1

Futurism and tradition, functionality and elegance, OPPO Find N2 Flip catwalk at Milan Fashion Week wearing the creativity and mastery of ACT N° 1MILAN,...

Laos Approves Hemp-Related Activities

Laos has taken steps to begin approving activities related to hemp by issuing relevant legislation, which leading law firm, Tilleke & Gibbins, breaks down...

French Automobile Company Peugeot to Launch in Laos

Premium French brand PEUGEOT expands to Laos as part of its Asian expansion strategy. One of the world’s leading automakers, Stellantis N.V., is launching...

OPPO unveils new 6G white paper examining the future of world mobility

The close integration of 6G and AI technologies represent a key direction in the future of...

Focus Digital Technology Group Appoints BG (Ret) Chua Chwee Koh As Senior Advisor

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Star of the Sea: Singapore’s Largest Yacht for Charter Unveiled

Discover what you can expect on board the largest luxury yacht available for charter in SingaporeSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 24 February 2023...