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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...

Dettol Crowned ‘Outstanding Comprehensive Health & Personal Care Product Brand’ at Health Partnership Awards 2021 in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 2 September 2021 - Reckitt Hong Kong is proud to announce Dettol is named 'Outstanding Comprehensive...

Eat With Your Family Day supports families in need amidst COVID-19

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 2 September 2021 - As part of a community effort to build stronger family bonds amidst COVID-19, 20 families...

UniPin Collaborates with Genshin Impact to Connect with More Gamers in the Southeast Asia Market

Genshin Impact is on UniPin to facilitate top up access for gamers in all region, followed by a series of special events for gamers...

True Global Ventures 4 Plus, World’s First Truly Global Blockchain Equity Fund, Oversubscribed Surpassing $100M Target

Venture fund invests in serial entrepreneur late-stage equity blockchain companiesSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 1 September 2021 - True Global Ventures (TGV) announced its recently closed True...

Code Pharma BV: Antiviral Drug Codivir Shows Promising Effect Against COVID-19

Code Pharma, a Dutch pharmaceutical company, is developing a direct antiviral drug against COVID-19.Following the successful completion of a phase I study, the company...

Immigration to Ireland Records a Sharp Rise Bartra raised HK$200 million from Immigrant Investor Programme Since Start of 2021

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 1 September 2021 - Bartra Wealth Advisors ('Bartra'), a subsidiary of Ireland's leading real estate developer...