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...

Kenanga Investors Collaborates With MFPC to Launch Financial Planning Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 6 April 2021 - Kenanga Investors Berhad ("Kenanga Investors") today announced its collaboration with...

Match dating launched a one-on-one relationship class to provide students with psychological counseling, relationship information, and personal love during the Easter season.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 5 April 2021- Match dating is a company based in Hong Kong. During the Easter holiday, Match...

Upgrade Your Gadgets with iShopChangi’s High-Tech Fair

Enjoy great discounts, vouchers and promotions on electronics available all day Scoring the latest technology is made easier than ever with iShopChangi's High-Tech Fair....

UK-Singapore Bond Strengthens with launch of Tech Nation International Growth Programme

The inaugural Tech Nation International Growth programme is part of the UK Government Digital Trade Network12 UK companies forms the first cohort to...

Team ProTag from New Zealand and Team Threeotech from Thailand from Asia advance to Microsoft’s Imagine Cup World Championships in May

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 5 April 2021 - Microsoft today announced the top 4 World Finalists of the 2021 Imagine...

imoo Singapore Leverages on Technology to Enhance Children Safety With Upcoming Launch of Watch Phone Z6

Created for families and children, imoo Singapore's products aim to give parents a hand when it comes to keeping everyone safe SINGAPORE - Media OutReach...