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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...

A Spotlight on Japan’s Gateways to the Country

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 22 February 2023 - Japan National Tourism Organization Kuala Lumpur Office (JNTO KL) is delighted to...

Sennheiser and Lumens Unite to Deliver True Meeting Equity

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 22 February 2023 - Sennheiser, the first choice for advanced audio technology that makes collaboration...

Bowtie’s Mission to Relieve Hong Kong Patients from Years-long Waiting Times

Bowtie helps Hongkongers to access quality private healthcare servicesHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 22 February 2023 - Hong Kong’s public health...

Unix Furniture Offers Singapore’s First Stone Standing Desks with Extensive Customisability

Unix Furniture will also be offering 15% off during Comex 2023 from 9-12 MarchSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 22 February 2023 - With...

Primal Shares 2023 Digital Marketing Outlook After Winning Best In-House Team at APAC Search Awards 2023

KUALA LUMUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 22 February 2023 - Primal Digital Agency Malaysia, an industry-leading digital marketing agency, proudly announces their...

Watsons x Cantopop Super Boy Band MIRROR Empower 18 Million Members to GO GREEN with MIRROR First Regional Carbon-Neutral Event Across 4 Asian Markets

HONG KONG / KUALA LUMPUR / TAIPEI / SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 22 February 2023 - Sustainability is a top priority for...