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...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) launched the ASEAN-EU Blue Book 2024-2025 at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta...
In Laos, where traditional retail infrastructure lags behind its Southeast Asian neighbors, online shopping has become a trend despite its limited e-commerce presence, largely...
In response to the surge in tourism, Laos is ramping up efforts to ensure tour guides are well-equipped, as many currently lack adequate training.
Deputy...
Laos is facing significant economic challenges as its national currency continues to depreciate against foreign currencies, notably the US dollar and the Thai baht....
