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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...

M1 Offers Speed for Every Need with New 2Gbps Fibre Broadband Plan

As Singapore's first digital network operator, M1 delivers top-notch services that amplify the network experiences of its customers in Singapore. Given the rise of...

Increased Take-up Stabilizes Office Market in 3Q Insurance Services Centers may become Next Wave of Retail Leasing Demand

Highlights of Office Market:-       Rental decline slowing as leasing activity picks up,1-1.5% decline forecast in 4Q-       Positive net absorption of +327,700 sq. ft., first...

Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Building Surveyors Conference 2021

Navigating changes and challenges in surveying industry to enable sailing amidst the new normalHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 12 October 2021 - The Hong...

PolyU to launch three research centres under InnoHK Clusters

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 12 October 2021 - In support of the Hong Kong government's new initiative, InnoHK Clusters, which...

Virtuos Bolsters European Presence with its New Lyon Studio

The new studio increases Virtuos’ global footprint and strengthens its ability to meet demand across key gaming centers in Europe and worldwideSINGAPORE - Media ...

Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong Launches Citywide Can Recycling Incentive Scheme

Recycle empty formula cans at HKTVmall O2O shops to redeem e-vouchers and build green habits HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 12...