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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...

CUHK Business School Research Looks at How Earthquake Experiences Affected People’s Spending Habits in China

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 19 August 2021 - China has seen some of the most destructive earthquakes in history. For example, the devastating 2008...

Bybit Announces Sponsorship of Legendary Esports Team NAVI

Fast growing crypto exchange meets esports legend on meteoric riseBybit says this marks the beginning of its foray into esports collaborationsNAVI players to...

Love, Bonito Takes Over Hong Kong’s Iconic Trams to Celebrate New Local Online Experience

Five week tram presence along with month-long social campaign commemorates the launch of localised website providing Hongkongers a seamless online shopping experience HONG...

The rise and rise of TECNO

DELHI, INDIA - African Media Agency - 18 August 2021 - In cities like Lagos, Nairobi and Addis Ababa, busy streets are...

Food-tech startup Shandi raises second seed round to manufacture plant-based chicken in Singapore

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 18 August 2021 - Plant-based food-tech company Shandi has closed its second seed round led by Singapore-headquartered Tolaram –...

Asia’s Largest Tech-Enabled Professional Learning Platform SpeakIn Officially Launches in Singapore

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 18 August 2021 - SpeakIn, Asia's largest tech-enabled professional learning platform, today announced their official launch in Singapore with aspirations...