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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...

Mothercare Supports Local Partners & Parents With SG Cribs 2021 Competition

Through partnerships with local businesses, Mothercare Singapore invites the community to share stories on parenthood and family for a chance to win a nursery...

Riot Games Southeast Asia Announces Challengers Playoffs for VALORANT Champions Tour 2021: Stage 3

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 12 August 2021 - Due to emergent COVID-19 developments in our key tournament markets, the...

Online Rich establishes a cross-border e-commerce startup ecosystem to help Hong Kong’s original brands enter the global market

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 12 August 2021 - The coronavirus pandemic has brought upon unprecedented challenges to Hong Kong's economy. With a high unemployment...

Prince Group Partners with Caring for Cambodia, Sponsors Career Prep Program

Prince Charitable Foundation will work with leading education-focused charity to enhance academic and career prospects of 7,000 students in new post-pandemic normalPHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - Media...

VideoMonster is a One-stop Video-making Platform for Effortless Professional Videos

The free video maker can create captivating videos of 30-second within minutes with over 4000 video templates & 400 tunes. VideoMonster is currently available...

Channel Factory Targets APAC Growth with Key Hire

Alex Littlejohn joins as Managing Director APAC to spearhead operations in the RegionSINGAPORE - News Direct - 11 August 2021 - Channel Factory, the global...