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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...

Galton Voysey Limited wins 2 International Awards at the 9th edition of Global Brands Magazine Awards

LONDON, UK - Media OutReach - 20 September 2021 - Galton Voysey Limited, an accomplished DTC brand developer, has won both the "Leading Brand Developer, Hong Kong"...

OPPA System Has Been Awarded ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certification

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 20 September 2021 - OPPA System Limited, the event management company that provides agile and creative execution through state-of-the-art technology, has...

Hong Leong Bank: Seeking to Collaborate with Trailblazing Startups to Build a Sustainable Future Together

Hong Leong Bank is looking to partner with startups to create ‘out-of-the-box’ solutions contributing to long term positive impact for our Community, Environment, and...

Signitory – A Glimpse Into the Future Through a Blockchain-Based eSignature Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 20 September 2021 - With the growth of e-commerce, more and more individuals are becoming accustomed to...

VP Bank in Asia makes two newly-created key appointments to its Asia Management Committee

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 September 2021 - VP Bank has today announced the appointments of Alexander Tsikouras as Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer...

Brands Eyeing Chinese Expats in Singapore to Fuel Sales Post-COVID-19

As retail sales steadily recover, Chinese Expats have renewed their strong shopping sentiment with 63% spending more post COVID-19: EternityX survey reveals.SINGAPORE - Media ...