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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 institutions by the end of 2026, after suspending new applications earlier this year to review and update licensing regulations. Visone Saysongkham, head of the non-bank financial institution supervision department at the Bank of the Lao PDR...

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...

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors...

The Real Estate Sector Plays a Pivotal Role in Addressing Climate Risks and Sustainability Imperatives

Cushman & Wakefield’s report examines market drivers and pathways to meaningful climate action for the property industryHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 November 2021...

Cushman & Wakefield: The Real Estate Sector Plays a Pivotal Role in Addressing Climate Risks and Sustainability Imperatives

Cushman & Wakefield’s report examines market drivers and pathways to meaningful climate action for the property industryHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 November 2021...

The ExtraOrdinary Exhibition fundraised for HKD120,000 of artworks auctioned to fund women focused charity

The funds raised through the ExtraOrdinary Exhibition accounts for 30% of charity’s budget to help Hong Kong women battle the risks of gynecological cancerHONG...

AXA introduces an innovative “Energy Saving Campaign”

Customers can win a chance to get a HKD50 supermarket coupon upon energy consumption reductionHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 November...

Citi Hong Kong Continues to Underpin the Success of FinTech

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 November 2021 -   Photo 1 https://bit.ly/3k5rgNw ...

Co-creating a Regenerative Future with Cross-Sector Wisdom and Dialogue at the 14th Social Enterprise Summit

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 November 2021 - The 14th Social Enterprise Summit ("SES") has officially launched today at the Hong Kong Convention...