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...

CERTAINTY Sheds Light on Parkinson’s Disease And Its Impact On Activities Of Daily Living

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 28 April 2021 - As we age, the possibility of Parkinson's Disease becomes real. It is ...

Advanced Energy Introduces Ultra-Small, High Power Density DC-DC Converter for Telecommunications and Data Communications Applications

New AVD200-48S12 delivers superior power density in a small form factor, shrinking power conversion footprint to significantly increase available PCB space for critical functions DENVER,...

Clash of Clans Updates Enthuse Malaysian Mobile Gamers

Multiple 2021 Enhancements Reinvigorate Mobile Gaming Legend KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 28 April 2021 - Clash of Clans (CoC), the legendary mobile...

Habitap Launches in Indonesia with the Unveiling of its Smart Home System at Savyavasa

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 28 April 2021 - Habitap has officially launched in Indonesia with the unveiling of its AI-backed smart...

Mortgage Master Raises SG$928,000 in Pre-Series A Funding to Deepen Support for Homeowners in Singapore and Expand into Indonesia

Mortgage brokering platform helps homeowners in Singapore save more than SG$100 million in home loan repayments throughout the pandemicStrong business momentum in the...

Transport your tastebuds to Japan with unforgettable flavours of 7-Eleven’s all-new and exclusive Ready-to-Eat selections

Choose from a wide range of over fifteen brand-new items that use seasonal ingredients directly sourced from Japan, including onigiri, donburi rice bowls, exclusive...