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Laos Shifts Tourism Licensing Powers to Provincial, District Authorities

Laos is revising how tourism business licences are issued and enforced, dividing responsibilities among central, provincial, and district authorities, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket said at the National Assembly meeting on 7 October. The Ministry will retain control over foreign-invested tourism businesses and international tour operators, according...

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...

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...

Redress Design Award 2022 Seeks Global Entries

World’s largest sustainable fashion design competition offers HK$80,000 (US$10,000) in funding as VF’s Timberland® unveils debut collection designed with Redress Design Award 2020 winnerHONG...

Nanyang Polytechnic and Schneider Electric Launched One-Stop Sustainability Experience Centre to Introduce Green Solutions at Workplaces

The centre will help local companies implement energy-efficient initiatives and reduce overhead costs SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 5 January 2022 - Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)...

Usher in the Lunar New Year with 7-Eleven’s all-new range of ready-to-eat items!

A brand-new menu of 7-SELECT ready-to-eat delights from around the world plus some fan favourites are landing at 7-Eleven to start your year with...

Marco Polo Marine Ventures Into Green Ship Recycling

Committed to support the environmental sustainability of the shipping ecosystemSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 5 January 2022 - Marco Polo Marine Ltd. (SGX:5LY) a reputable regional integrated...

Debut of Hong Kong’s First NFT with Football Management Simulation GameFi, HolyShxxt!! to announce minting details of 8,888 limited football player NFTs on 11...

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 January 2022 - NFT & blockchain game developer HolyShxxt!! announces the upcoming launch of a set of...

Arlo Clinches 2022 CES Innovation Award for Fourth Consecutive Year with Unveil of All-New Arlo Security System

System Offers Industry-Leading, All-In-One Multi-Sensor and Security Hub with Integrated Keypad Featuring NFC Technology, Enhanced Encryption and More SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 4 January 2022 - Arlo...