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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...

Tim Gan Math Launches Online Maths Course To Boost Learning

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 August 2021 - Tim Gan Math will soon be releasing a complete online Mathematics course to help...

yeedi mop station, A Self-Cleaning Robot Mop Hits Singapore Market with Tantalizing Perks

yeedi mop station has been the recommendation and go-to home cleaning solution for many since its SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 August...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Reveals the Inspired Experiences Awaiting Visitors at its Stunning Expo Pavilion

The Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has been awarded the LEED Platinum Certificate from the US Green Building Council (USGBC), placing it among...

Fosun Tourism Announces 2021 Interim Results

Global Travel Restarted and Continues to Improve Financial Position Remains Healthy Long Term Growth with a Bright FutureResults HighlightsIn the first half of 2021,...

IFTA Fintech Achievement Awards 2020 Winners Announced Recognizing Outstanding Fintech Enterprises and Professionals

Former HKMA Chief Executive Norman Chan and former MPFA Deputy Chairman and Managing Director Alice Law crowned prestigious Iconic StarsHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach -...

TÜV Rheinland’s Webinar: Greener Finance’s best friends – ESG ratings and Technical standards

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 19 August 2021 - The world has agreed to Green/Sustainable Finance as one of the major tools for...