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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...

Major Cinemas to Reopen in Laos

Cinemas are to reopen by 24 December across the country, according to an announcement by operator Major Cineplex Group Laos. Major Platinum Cineplex posted the...

Amid Struggle to Fill Job Vacancies, Companies Remain Sluggish in Sending Employees for Upskilling

78% of business leaders who report having vacant job roles are facing challenges in filling these vacancies at their companies.However, only half...

Minh Tien group to present circular economy model on Viet Nam National Day

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 22 December 2021 - On December 30, 2021, Minh Tien Group plans to present its Circular Economy Model...

Rhenus Hong Kong Partners with Geek+ to Develop its First AMR Warehouse in Asia

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 22 December 2021 - Global logistics service provider Rhenus in Hong Kong collaborates with Geek+ to co-develop...

LianLian Global and Netcetera team up to secure payments globally

SINGAPORE - EQS Newswire - 22 December 2021 - LianLian Global, a leading cross-border payments company, helps world-class retailers such as Amazon, Fnac and Kaufland quickly and securely...

Thai Businesses Concerned About Agricultural Sector Following Laos-China Railway Opening

The Thai Chamber of Commerce has raised concerns that the Laos-China Railway could hurt Thailand's agricultural economy and the competitiveness of its businesses. The chamber...