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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...

Kenanga Investment Bank’s 1H21 net profit increases 4-fold to RM64.7 million

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 26 August 2021 - Malaysia's leading independent investment bank, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad ("Kenanga" or the "Group")...

CIFI Group Announces 2021 Interim Results

Revenue grew by 58.0% year on year to RMB36.4 billion and Interim dividend amounted to HK12 cents per shareRental...

HOPE Telecare seeks volunteer doctors to join telemedicine task force, Offering free virtual medical consultation for the public

YANGON, MYANMAR - Media OutReach - 26 August 2021 - In conjunction with its launch, HOPE Telecare, Myanmar's latest all-in-one digital healthcare platform, is...

DHL Supply Chain recognized as a Great Place to Work® across Asia

Its commitment to build a team of #ConnectedPeople has won itself this accolade across nine countries in the region, including a re-certification...

Crypto Exchange Bybit Backs Esports Heavyweight Virtus.pro

Russia's most decorated esports club teams up with the go-to platform for crypto loversBybit closes its fourth professional gaming sponsorship deal this...

Final Call for FUNtastic Summer – Explore Discovery Bay with Keigo Family Characters and enjoy FUNtastic Summer Double Rewards

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 25 August 2021 - Summer is coming to an end soon, and you...