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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...

Korean Crime Thriller Film, MIDNIGHT, Starring Spackman Media Group Artist Wi Ha-jun of SQUID GAME, Wins Best Feature Award At The 13th UK Grimmfest...

MIDNIGHT, headlined by Spackman Media Group artist Wi Ha-jun of SQUID GAME, received the Best Feature Award at the 13th UK Grimmfest ...

New Survey Reveals Changing Health Priorities Among Asia Pacific Consumers

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 28 October 2021 - A new survey examining the awareness and usage of nutritional supplements in the Asia...

Purchase Arlo In Brand-New Online Store kaira.arlostore.sg

Enjoy free shipping within SingaporeSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 28 October 2021 - Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO), a leading smart home security brand, today announced its products will...

Big Bang Academy, a Hong Kong EdTech Start-Up Receives HKD 7-figure Seed Funding from Gobi Partners / Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund to Revolutionize K-6 STEAM...

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 28 October 2021 - Big Bang Academy, a Hong Kong-based STEAM education technology start-up announced the completion of HKD...

NTUC Income Makes First Foray Overseas, Offers Insurance-as-a-Service in Southeast Asia

Promises strategic local insurance partners new insurance business models and speed-to-market to capture digital-first consumers for growthSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 28 October 2021 - NTUC...

Wavemaker Partners launches first-of-its-kind climate tech venture builder in SE-Asia, with US$25M target for its first fund

Wavemaker Impact will join forces with proven tech and sustainability entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia to reduce global carbon emissions by 10% by 2035SINGAPORE - Media...