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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...

Alibaba-backed SaaS company SleekFlow was selected by 500 Startups for their Global Launch Program

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 17 August 2021 - Having recently raised a six-figure USD Pre-Series A round investment from...

China Remains the Largest Foreign Investor in Laos

China remains the largest foreign investor in Laos, undertaking a total of 813 projects worth USD 16 billion. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning...

Innovation Decisions Accelerated: TechInsights Acquires VLSI Research

OTTAWA, CANADA - News Direct - 16 August 2021 - TechInsights Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of VLSI Research Inc., the award-winning provider of...

Jaguar Racing finish runners-up in season seven of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

Jaguar Racing finish runners-up in season seven of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship teams’ standings Jaguar Racing driver, Sam Bird, scythed...

JWA Dubai launches inaugural call for entries

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 16 August 2021 - The Jewellery World Awards (JWA), a prestigious and well respected event for...

Jockey Club Engage Digital Exploration, Helping Local NGOs Thrive with Video Storytelling, Three Winners Shortlisted as Catalysts for Social Impact

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 16 August 2021 - Jockey Club Engage Digital Exploration (JC ENGAGE) has just completed the first round of Video Storytelling workshop...