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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...

Charles Monat Associates expands its Swiss Operations – Highlighting commitment to the business across Switzerland and Europe

CMA represents the first HNW broker to offer a unique value proposition in EuropeMarco Liardo announced as Managing Director of SwitzerlandLuca Bertacchi announced as...

PolyU to Enhance Undergraduate Curriculum From The 2022/23 Academic Year Onwards, Strengthening Students With Diverse Capabilities to Meet Future Societal Needs

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 September 2021 - Given the emergence of Industry 4.0 as a key trend that is shaping the future, innovation...

CTBC Bank becomes first Taiwan client to clear at LCH ForexClear

CTBC Bank has gone live as a client clearing FX derivatives at LCHUBS acted clearing broker for the tradeForexClear's continues to grow its client...

GEODIS expands AirDirect service between Europe and Asia with new route

Global logistics player eyes strong growth in Asia Pacific (APAC) through strategic expansion of its fixed schedule networkHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 September...

World premiere: Viva Frida Kahlo – Immersive Experience

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - Newsaktuell - 20 September 2021 - The first museum for immersive art in Switzerland is opening with a world premiere: Viva Frida...

Maison Métaphore…Brings Its Latest Designer Collection to The World Through Its New E-Commerce Website

The creative brand explores new markets with the world's best Japanese manufacturingTOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 20 September 2021 - Japanese fashion brand Metaphor,...