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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...

Canopy Sands Provides Care Packages to Childcare NGO M’Lop Tapang, Sihanoukville Residents

SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA - Media OutReach - 25 October 2021 -  Canopy Sands Development ("Canopy Sands"), a member of Prince Holding Group ("Prince Group"), one...

MIPIM Asia Awards 2021 Today Reveals the Finest of the Real Estate Industry

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 25 October 2021 - Where the best of the best in real estate competes to win in Asia's leading...

E Green Global Microtubers receive PotatoEurope’s Golden Innovation Award

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 25 October 2021 - During a special award ceremony on Wednesday September 1st, a professional jury awarded...

Asia Pacific Employer Medical Benefit Costs to Grow 8.2 Percent in 2022: Aon Survey

The 2022 Medical Trend Rate for Asia Pacific is up slightly compared to last year's 8.0 percent and remains above general price...

Flint Ideas advocates the unique concept of “Uniform Fashion”

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 25 October 2021 - Nowadays, many uniforms are still very traditional, which are visually unattractive and outdated. 'Flint...

Job Opportunities in Q3 2021 Up 21% from 2020: Michael Page Singapore

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 25 October 2021 - Global recruitment specialists Michael Page Singapore witnessed the number of jobs rise in Q3 2021 compared to Q3...