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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...

CFA Institute Finds Singapore Graduates’ Outlook on Careers is Confident Despite Pandemic

New survey finds finance remains a top career choice; graduates consider more education and credentials; optimism exists while reevaluating career trajectories SINGAPORE - Media ...

Medtronic proposes to invest up to US$50m for the first-of-its-kind regional Open Innovation Platform to advance the future of healthcare technologies in APAC

Investment focusing on development of talent and technology to be made over a period of five yearsDUBLIN and SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 14 October...

Microban International appoints new President and Senior Directors

NORTH CAROLINA, USA - News Direct - 14 October 2021 - Microban® International, the global leader in antimicrobial additives and odor control solutions, is...

500 Global in Partnership with Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) and the Ministry of Science and Technology Showcase 500 Global Accelerator Taiwan’s First-Ever Demo Day

20 Taiwanese and international startups in 500 Global Accelerator Taiwan with TTA are preparing to scale regionally and globally TAIPEI, TAIWAN  - Media OutReach - 14...

Pickupp secures US$20M in its Series A and A+ funding, adds Temasek-backed Reefknot as investor

Pickupp received additional funds from Temasek-backed investor to fuel Asia expansion and launch new satellite warehouses.SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 14 October 2021 - Pickupp,...

IFS appoints Andy Watts as new VP of Asia

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 14 October 2021 - IFS, the leading global enterprise applications company, has announced Andy Watts as a key new...