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...

Score the New iPad Pro for $0 with M1’s Fully Personalised Bespoke Flexi Plan

Looking to buy the most advanced iPad Pro ever? M1 ensures that you can get it for an incredible price, with the new iPad...

Smart Manufacturers Face a Security Conundrum as they Tackle Emerging 5G Threats

Trend Micro Research reveals multiple proof-of-concept attacks on connected systems  HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 28 May 2021 - Trend Micro...

Tanoto Foundation Endowment Enables Renaming of Northwestern University’s Kellogg Center for Family Enterprises to ‘John L. Ward Center for Family Enterprises’

Endowment Continues Tanoto Foundation’s Commitment to the Study Of Family Enterprise at Leading Universities  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES - Media OutReach - 28 May...

Amazon and Science Centre Singapore launch Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge to empower STEM exploration amongst the youth in Singapore

As part of the Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge, Amazon and Science Centre Singapore are hosting a series of complimentary, immersive robotic-themed workshops for primary...

Chubb makes Leadership Changes in Asia Pacific

- Edward Ler, EVP & Head of Southeast Asia- Edward Kopp, Country President, Korea- Ben Howell, Regional Head of Accident & Health ...

Singapore-Based Online Florist Shares 4 Ways Businesses Can Strengthen Business Resilience Amidst Phase 2 Heightened Measures

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 28 May 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented levels of business disruption. In Singapore, many ...