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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...

Ev Dynamics’ 12-Meter E-Bus Passes Homologation in Europe

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 7 October 2021 - Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (the "Company", Stock Code: 476, together with its subsidiaries, collectively "Ev Dynamics"...

Laos Shifts Gears on Electric Vehicle Promotion

The Government of Laos has issued a new policy to promote electric vehicles which it hopes will help minimize fuel imports and reduce emissions...

Tokyo Islands Seafood Fair, a Tokyo Marine Produce Proposal Session for the Restaurant Industry, Etc., in Manila, Will Be Held Online on October 21...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach - 7 October 2021 - Hightower J. Foods Corp. will hold the Tokyo Islands Seafood Fair, a Tokyo marine...

It’s Time to Glow like Wendy This October with POND’s Brand Day on Lazada!

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach - 7 October 2021 - Global skincare brand POND'S partners with Southeast Asia's leading e-commerce platform Lazada...

Reckitt Taiwan Named Among ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021’ by HR Asia

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 7 October 2021 - Reckitt Taiwan is crowned the 'Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021' award ...

AXA “Wealth Ultra Savings Plan (2-year Pay)” returns

Short premium payment term with low entry fee and high long-term growth Limited-time 4.5% p.a....