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Vientiane Halts New Microfinance, Pawnshop Licenses Amid Regulatory Review

On 31 July, the Bank of the Lao PDR (BoL) suspended applications for new non-bank financial institutions in Vientiane Capital. Effective from the announcement date onwards, the suspension applies to both domestic and foreign investors seeking to establish deposit-taking microfinance institutions, non-deposit-taking microfinance institutions, and pawnshops in the capital. BoL said...

Lao Authorities, Lao Bank Seek Legal Action Against Thai Media Over Money Laundering Claims

On 31 July, Lao authorities and Lao Development Bank (LDB) met with Thailand's Central...

Chinese Commerce Chamber Urges Businesses in Laos to Cut Ties with Scam Networks

The General Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Laos has told its members to check...

Laos Inflation Edges Up in July, Electricity Prices Surge 91.5% Year-on-Year

Electricity prices jumped 91.5 percent in July compared to the same month last year,...

Online Sellers Face Renewed Enforcement of Business Registration Rules

Online sellers in Vientiane must register as businesses and obtain an e-commerce licence or...

Kenanga Investors Relaunches Funds with Global Focus

The Kenanga Global Growth Fund and Kenanga Global Islamic Fund will offer investors global exposure and greater diversification following reintroduction.KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA -...

ERA Singapore Appoints Marcus Chu as New Chief Executive Officer

Jack Chua will remain as Executive Chairman of APAC Realty SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 29 June 2021 - ERA Realty Network (ERA...

Antal International chooses X0PA AI platform for its Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Antal deploys X0PA's RPO solution, placing faith in X0PA AI’s procurements in the long term.SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 29 June 2021 - X0PA...

Teledyne e2v Announces Versatile Development Kit for Signal Chains Using Quad-Channel ADC Devices

GRENOBLE, FRANCE - Media OutReach - 29 June 2021 - Teledyne e2v has expanded the scope of engineering support accompanying its popular...

Vpon’s Strategic Partnership with Miaozhen: Advancing Effective Data-Driven Targeting to Tap into Booming Asia Market

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 29 June 2021 - Vpon Big Data Group ("Vpon") has officially announced its strategic partnership with Miaozhen...

George Ferizis Group to Join Focus Partner Connectus Wealth Advisors, Further Accelerating Connectus’ International Growth and Expansion in Australia

NEW YORK, NY - ACCESSWIRE - 29 June 2021 - Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:FOCS) ("Focus"), a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management firms,...