Business

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...

UK Holmes: London Property Market 2021 Mid-Year Review

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 22 June 2021 - With the UK experiencing the worst health crisis in a century ...

PEARL FALCO Spring/Summer 2021 Collection – Ties that Bind

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 22 June 2021 - PEARL FALCO outdoes itself this summer with a versatile yet timeless collection of pieces that...

Malaysia Global Business Forum inks deal with Ignite for Corporate Fitness Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 22 June 2021 - The Malaysia Global Business Forum has partnered with GLS Fitworx Sdn....

The 6th edition of the Digital Brunch, Under the theme: Gaming, Esports & Marketing in Middle East and Africa

CASABLANCA - Media OutReach - 21 June 2021 - TNC Group - TheNext.Click organizes the 6th edition of the Digital Brunch. A 100%...

HKBN and AXA Launch Hong Kong’s First-ever Broadband + Home Insurance + Network Security + Smart Home Services Combo

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 June 2021 - The importance of home insurance protection is often overlooked by Hong Kong...

Philips Momentum, The World’s First Monitor Designed for Xbox

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 21 June 2021 - Monitors & Displays Holding B.V. ('MMD'), Philips' monitor license partner, announces the release...