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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 to Unveil New Core Technologies and Innovations at MWC 2023

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 21 February 2023 - OPPO today announced its participation in Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023, in Barcelona...

Generali Hong Kong garners “Award for Excellence in Wealth Accumulation Products” at Ming Pao Awards for Excellence in Finance 2023

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 February 2023 - Generali Hong Kong has garnered the "Award for Excellence in Wealth Accumulation...

Kenanga Investors Sweeps Five Awards At 2023 Best of the Best Awards by Asia Asset Management

Wins Malaysia Best Impact Investing Manager, Malaysia Best Equity Manager, Malaysia CEO of the Year, Malaysia Best House for Alternatives & Malaysia Most Improved...

GEODIS partners with Volvo Australia to pilot electric trucks for freight forwarding

The pilot program seeks to establish more sustainable road networks for freight forwarding in AustraliaSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Media OutReach - 21 February 2023...

Kerry Logistics Network Receives “Transport and Logistics – Silver Award” At the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence 2021

HONG KONG SAR - Media Outreach - 21 February 2023 - Kerry Logistics Network Limited ('Kerry Logistics Network', 'KLN'; Stock Code 0636.HK) is...

Ice Association Announces Price Rise in Vientiane Capital

As rampant inflation continues to increase the cost of living in Laos, the Vientiane Ice Association has announced an increase in the price of...