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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...

Rob Mackay appointed CEO of Regnology

With his background from executive positions in Itiviti, FIS, and SunGard, Rob Mackay has successfully built leading international companies in the financial...

Like Medi uses a new and unique LightSheer® technology to launch “True. Painless” Laser Hair Removal Treatment with Vacuum Technology

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 3 November 2021 - After many years of experience, Like Medi found that most customers are most concerned about the...

Tanoto Foundation Supports Stroke Support Station’s Caregiver-Focused Programme

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 3 November 2021 - Independent philanthropy organisation Tanoto Foundation is supporting Stroke Support Station (S3) in developing a...

Shop Online at iShopChangi this 11.11 and Save with our Biggest Sale of the Year

Get on board the biggest sale of the year at iShopChangi, with amazing flash vouchers and partner deals that will help you save a...

Sink or Swim: Asia’s marine fisheries at risk of collapse, leading scientists warn

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 3 November 2021 - The combined impacts of climate change and overfishing mean Asia's fisheries are at risk of...

Cornerstone Launches Cornerstone Xplor to Enable “Back to Human” Strategies for Today’s Modern Business Leaders

With a skills-forward, AI-powered, extensible learning, coaching, career exploration and talent mobility experience that unites people and business in shared successSINGAPORE and HONG KONG...