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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...

Four New Philips Headphones Now Available in Thailand

Features include active noise canceling, sweat resistance, and wireless-chargeable cases BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach  - 18 November 2021 - Four New Philips In...

Botify enters Japan – empowering Japanese companies to enhance their online traffic and revenue with its next-generation enterprise SEO platform

Japanese brands can now join the growing number of global enterprises that are discovering the power of organic search, achieving impressive measurable results from...

Government of Laos Declines Offer to Sell BCEL Bank Shares

The Office of the Prime Minister's Office has issued a notice stating that it has declined a proposal by Phousy Group to purchase the...

Tony Elumelu Foundation funds 5000 African SMEs from 54 African countries for its 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme

The 2021 beneficiaries were selected from a pool of over 400,000 applications, based on their innovation, performance, and growth potential to create jobs and...

Hang Lung Properties looks forward to Christmas with Launch of “hello Christmas!” Cross-Mall Winter Rewards, a Series of e-Shopping Offers and Surprises

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 17 November 2021 - As the Christmas season is approaching, everyone begins looking for exquisite gifts for friends...

SEAFOOD LOVES SAKE., the large-scale Japanese sake activity, makes a triumphant return with an ultimate sake and seafood crossover experience!

In partnership with 60 Japanese restaurants and 40 Cantonese restaurants, SEAFOOD LOVES SAKE. assembles 100 renowned eateries with 300+ curated menus of...