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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...

The Immigration People, An Award-Winning Inbound Singapore Immigration Firm, Launches New Tool To Assist Applicants

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 December 2021 - The Immigration People, an award-winning inbound Singapore immigration firm, has launched a new assessment ...

Inaugural VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony – Celebrating 4 Scientific Innovations for Humanity

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 20 December 2021 - One year after its launch, the VinFuture Prize Council has completed the evaluation process and selected...

Chef Angela May presents a Zesty Zespri three-course Kiwi-mas feast

Three lucky contest winners will enjoy the tangy and sweet taste profile of this Vitamin C-rich fruit in a diverse tropical Christmas menu for...

Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB)’s ESG Programme for Students Completes Successfully

Close to 300 Students from 18 Schools Learn How to Bring Sustainability to LifeHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 19 December 2021 - Environmental, social...

Foodpanda Gives Back to Needy Communities With Happiness Bags

Foodpanda continues to help local communities in Laos, with the company recently distributing consumer goods to needy families in Vientiane Capital. Foodpanda distributed much-needed consumer...

Poly Auction (Xiamen)’s MetaPoly Inks Partnership With TRON Founder Justin Sun to Advance Crypto Art and Digital Culture

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 19 December 2021 - On December 18, MetaPoly, a digital art brand under Poly Auction (Xiamen), announced that it has...