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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...

Tai Sang Land Development Celebrates Golden Jubilee

Hong Kong-Rooted.Innovation-Driven.Future-Focused 50th anniversary celebrations include F&B and hotel accommodation giveaways ...

Chartered Association of Building Engineers’ First-ever Asia Pacific Conference “Constructing our Future” Chart the way forward

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 February 2023 - The Chartered Association of Building Engineers' (CABE), has held its inaugural Conference...

5 security tips to avoid malware on the internet in 2023

OctaFX security experts describe the most common types of malware that can infect your device and how to avoid it with five security steps.KUALA...

Thai Hotel Chain Koko Global Hospitality Sets Sights on Laos

As the Thai Bed and Cafe chain plans to expand further in Laos and Thailand, they intend to capitalize on the emerging tourism market,...

FWD Greater Bay Area’s survey on healthcare protection reveals 75% of respondents in Hong Kong are concerned about an anticipated increase in medical expenditure...

Passive in health protection planning, nearly 40% of respondents in Hong Kong might give up the best medical optionsHONG KONG SAR - ...

CHEP accredited as a Top Employer in Malaysia

Awarded Top Employer certification in 25 countries and recognised as a Global Top Employer in 2023 SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach...