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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...

Storefriendly Announces Grand Opening of Storefriendly Tower (Kwun Tong), First Self-Owned Self Storage Building in Hong Kong

One-stop professional storage and moving services offers a unique private-club-like experienceHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 6 October 2021 - Storefriendly Self...

Lee Kum Kee Awards Hope as Chef Scholarships to Graduates and Students of Chinese Culinary Institute and International Culinary Institute

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 6 October 2021 - The Lee Kum Kee Hope as Chef Scholarship Presentation Ceremony was held on 5...

OmniMeat partners with 20 food service partners bringing Omnilicious dishes to over 150 outlets

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach - 6 October 2021 - OmniFoods, Asia's leading plant-based meat brand, collaborates with 20 restaurant brands including renowned...

VinFast & Europe’s AUTOBEST enter new strategic partnership

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 6 October 2021 - On Oct 1st 2021, VinFast Trading And Service Limited Liability Company and Europe's oldest...

Forest Academy launches NLP skills corporate training courses in October this year

The incorporation of communication skills courses, sales skills courses, and Integrative Body-Mind training courses, to enhance corporate innovative thinking, to the training of corporate...

GEODIS to Open New Multi-User Facility in Luhari to Seize Strong Growth Opportunities in India’s Retail Supply Chain

The facility extends GEODIS’ contract logistics capabilities in India to support the e-commerce boom with advanced warehousing solutions for retailers NEW DELHI, INDIA...