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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...

Trident Financial Planning Joins Connectus, Further Expanding Connectus’ Footprint in the United Kingdom

NEW YORK, US - ACCESSWIRE - October 4, 2021 - Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:FOCS) ("Focus"), a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms, announced...

More Support from Employers Needed to Achieve Better Mental Wellness

Employees (64%) have reported experiencing fair and poor mental wellness at work in the last 12 months.Since the start of COVID-19, employees...

Hong Kong Photo Contest 2021 Organized by National Geographic Magazine (Traditional Chinese Edition) Presented by Wheelock

Visual Storytelling for Hong Kong Official LaunchHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 October 2021 - Hong Kong Photo Contest 2021 officially kicks off....

Viet Nam Pavilion’s Opening Ceremony At Expo 2020 Dubai, UAE

The opening ceremony of the Viet Nam Pavilion was held in spectacular fashion on October 1 at the Expo 2020 Dubai. HANOI, VIETNAM -...

Telstra now providing direct connection to Microsoft Azure Peering Service and Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 October 2021 - Telstra today announced it is a selected carrier for Microsoft Azure Peering Service, a...

Minh Tien Group proudly presents circular economy model at World Expo 2020 Dubai

Since October 1, 2021, Minh Tien Group, a member of Vietnam Coffee - Cocoa Association, has presented the Circular Economy Model at World Expo...