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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...

Symphony is securely connecting clients to their private banks in Asia via WhatsApp and WeChat

London, United Kingdom - News Direct - 20 October 2021 - HSBC Global Private Banking has engaged Symphony - the leading markets' infrastructure and technology platform- to...

LHH Study Reveals State of Great Resignation and Warning Signs for Leaders

Hybrid work is here to stay as employees demand more flexibility and work-life balanceHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 20 October ...

Irish immigration is on-demand Bartra raised €6 million through the IIP in the two weeks prior to the official launch of its latest €33...

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 20 October 2021 - The developer behind a portfolio of four purpose-built, premium nursing homes costing €127m (HKD1.15bn)...

Pacific Canbriam Energy Pioneers Emission-Reduction Efforts

B.C. natural gas with low-GHG intensity qualifies for new S&P Global Platts methane certificateCALGARY, CANADA - Media OutReach - 20 October 2021 - Pacific...

GEODIS’ Executive Leadership Program recognized as the best Asia’s Training & Development Excellence Awards 2021

Global leading transport and logistics provider wins top award for redefining leadership in the logistics sector SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 October 2021 -...

Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong and HKUST Business School Join Hands to Nurture Business Talents

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 20 October 2021 - Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong ("Mead Johnson") is partnering with the Hong...