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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...

Citibank Announces 2021 Citi Tax Season Loan Annualized Percentage Rate as low as 1.38%

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 6 October 2021 - Citibank announces the launch of 2021 Citi Tax Season Loan, available for same day approval...

CPA Australia: Eighty-five Per Cent of Hong Kong Accountants Committed to Achieving Net Zero

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 6 October 2021 - One of the world's largest professional accounting bodies, CPA Australia, has joined 12 global accounting...

CPA Australia Net Zero Commitment to Support Indian Companies Sustainability Push

NEW DELHI, INDIA - Media OutReach - 6 October 2021 - One of the world's largest professional accounting bodies, CPA Australia, has joined...

CPA Australia: Accounting Profession Support for Indonesia’s Net Zero Goal

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach - 6 October 2021 - One of the world's largest professional accounting bodies, CPA Australia, has joined 12 global accounting bodies...

CPA Australia: Accounting Profession Support for Vietnam’s Net Zero Goal

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 6 October 2021 - One of the world's largest professional accounting bodies, CPA Australia, has joined 12 global accounting bodies...

Nestlé Professional Singapore and TiffinLabs Empower F&B Businesses to become Cloud Kitchen Operators serving Plant-Based Food via Plug & Play Digital Restaurant Brands

Traditional restaurants adopting the brands can see their delivery revenues grow 2-4xSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 6 October 2021 - According to Momentum Asia, Singapore's food...