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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...

Gunung Raja Paksi’s Kimin Tanoto Collaborates With Institut Pertanian Bogor To Strengthen ESG Efforts

One of Southeast Asia’s largest steel companies aims to give back to local community by supporting academic research and action on the green economyJAKARTA,...

Acclaimed Cyberport Venture Capital Forum Returns to Explore Latest Trends in Venture Capital

Engaging over 100 speakers on- and offline and facilitating deal flow between investors and start-ups HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 15 October 2021 - The...

MSIG investing in employees’ wellbeing

MSIG Asia with CEO Alan Wilson invited employees across Asia to gain insights into building resilience & mental readiness with Guinness World Record holder...

Results of the ixCrypto Index Quarterly Review (2021 Q3)

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 15 October 2021 - Today, IX Asia Indexes Company Limited announced the 3rd ...

Trend Micro Evaluated as Having the Highest Score in Current Offering Category in XDR Evaluation

Trend Micro Vision One Named a Leader in firm’s first major XDR vendor evaluationHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 15 October 2021 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO:...

AkzoNobel Gives Peace-of-Mind to Parents with the new Dulux Wash & Wear Anti-Viral Interior Paint

With washable, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral functions in one product, AkzoNobel aims to help parents sleep better at night SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 15 October 2021...