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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...

China Mobile International Commences Construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Hong Kong Fo Tan Data Center

The new data center will lay a strong foundation for digitalized and intelligent infrastructure in the Greater Bay Area while enhancing Hong Kong’s position...

AXA Hong Kong launched exclusive mind health network and online counselling service for Employee Benefits customers

Provide all-round mental health support with innovative digital solutionsHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 8 December 2021 - As a leading Employee Benefits...

Green Monday Movement Selected As One of The “Best Practices For Carbon Neutrality”

Recognised As A Model Of Promoting Quality Green Development And Building A Sustainable FutureSHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach - 8 December 2021 - The "Green...

Asia logistics tech startup Pickupp raised US$37 million Series B funding, closing its third fundraise in 13 months

Closing its third fundraising in 13 months, the funding is led by Jardine Matheson, a diversified Asian-based group with a broad portfolio of market-leading...

Chubb appoints Kevin Bogardus to lead Singapore’s business

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 8 December 2021 - Chubb today announced the appointment of Kevin Bogardus as the Country President for its Singapore business,...

Chubb appoints new leader for Hong Kong’s general insurance business

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 8 December 2021 - Chubb today announced the appointment of Scott Simpson as the new President for its general insurance...