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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...

Lanson Place Bukit Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur Wins Two Industry Awards

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 29 October 2021 - Lanson Place Personal Hotels and Residences ( Lanson Place ) is thrilled...

Give Gift Boutique Launched Sentimental Autumn Gifts to Pamper Your Beloved Ones

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 29 October 2021 - Living in a fast-paced city is busy and it is easy to feel down...

Hindi-dubbed version of the latest Pokémon animated series “Pokémon Journeys” is now available on YouTube!

TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 29 October 2021 - The Pokémon Company is set to release Hindi-dubbed episodes of Pokémon Journeys, the...

Dachser switches completely to green electricity

The logistics service provider will obtain 100 percent of its electricity worldwide from renewable sources; it will quadruple the amount of green electricity it...

Cushman & Wakefield Wins the Valuation Team of the Year Award Among Three Accolades at RICS Hong Kong Awards 2021

Winner of "Valuation Team of the Year"Winner of "Property Professional of the Year"Highly Commended for "Agency Team of the Year" HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach -...

Joint Forces for a Stronger Network for Recycling: Hong Chi Association and Nestlé Hong Kong Collaborated to Expand Their “Type 5 PP Plastic Recycling...

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 28 October 2021 - In order to promote clean recycling of Type 5 Polypropylene ("PP") plastic, Hong Chi Association and...