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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...

CSG Enhances ZEE5’s Data Ecosystem for Next Era of Personalized, Cross-Channel Entertainment Experiences

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - News Direct - 13 September 2021 - CSG® (NASDAQ: CSGS) today announced a reinforced relationship with ZEE5, one of the largest over the top...

Currency Exchange Businesses to Become Commercial Bank Representatives

Authorities in Laos have ordered currency exchange businesses to transition into representatives of commercial banks across the country. According to a notice issued by the...

New Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy Framework reinforces APICORPS’s commitment to the Energy Transition

ESG policy framework to institutionalize APICORP's commitment to environmental protection, social responsibility, and robust governanceAPICORP targets allocating US$ 1 bn to green energy projects...

Yip’s Chemical Announces Details of Scrip Dividend Scheme for 2021 Interim and 50th Anniversary Special Dividends, Issue Price of the Scrip Shares Set at...

Major Shareholder and Core Management Members Opt for Scrip Shares as a Vote of Confidence to Business OutlookHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13...

Reckitt and its brand Dettol named Official Hygiene Partner for Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2021 to support the much-anticipated event with enhanced protection

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 September 2021 - Reckitt and its brand Dettol is joining the Standard Chartered Hong...

Redress Design Award 2021 Winners Announced

Emerging Fashion Designers Activate Local Circular Economies as Global Competition Fights Textile WasteHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 September 2021 - Redress, the world-leading...