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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...

Cushman & Wakefield Promotes Two Senior Leaders in its Global Occupier Services Business in Asia Pacific

Nick Seaton and Dawn Koo’s promotions reinforce the growth of the firm’s integrated portfolio management services HONG KONG SAR - Media...

Sa Sa Obtains Sole Distributorship of Renowned Korean Health and Beauty Brand “BB Lab”

Seizing Business Opportunities amid Pandemic to Strengthen Health & Fitness Product Portfolio HONG KONG SAR - Media...

Crypto Exchange Bybit Signs New Esports Deals With Scandinavian Powerhouses Astralis and Alliance

Nordic outfits Astralis and Alliance new additions to Bybit's expanding esports familyBybit announced three landmark esports deals in a weekTop gaming athletes to...

“AI Day 2021” to bring together world’s top-notch AI experts and researchers

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 23 August 2021 - The online event AI Day 2021 – Empowering Innovations, organized by VinAI ...

RICOH establishes strategic partnership with Macroview Telecom, a HGC Group Company and Check Point

Launches Ricoh Cyber Security Management Service – the New Security Operations Center and Cyber Security Solutions Dismantling the Fallacy of Digital Business, Blocking the...

AXA Hong Kong and HSBC jointly launch Overseas StudySurance

Offers top-notch medical expenses coverage of up to HKD2,500,000 Comprehensive coverage with tailored protection to give peace of mind...