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...

Cushman & Wakefield Ranked No.1 Commercial Real Estate Investment Brokerage in Mainland China for Third Consecutive Year

As Reported by RCA Top Global Investment Brokers 2020 HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 March 2021 - Real Capital Analytics (RCA), a...

Screens for All: Samsung Unveils 2021 TV and Soundbar Lines, Along with The Premiere

The new line-up of Neo QLED TVs, Lifestyle TVs and UHD range redefines home entertainment experiences to meet consumers' new needs and...

Newly Launched GOVirtual Business Expo & Conference Casts Vote of Confidence in Hong Kong’s Post Pandemic Economy Rebound

New event dedicated to virtual business will be an industry highlight and help businesses GO virtual to capture unlimited online opportunities HONG KONG SAR...

Book your 21-day quarantine at Dorsett Hotels and get USD$60* to use during your stay

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 March 2021 - With travel still on pause due to COVID-19, many hotel rewards memberships...

The New Moon: A New Platform Celebrating A Discerning Approach To Wellness Rituals

A sophisticated, minimalist edit of objects to enhance home and self-care rituals, coupled with a focused content offering that delves into contemporary wellness culture HONG...

Technology for Change Week Asia highlights the need to close the gaps in digital inclusivity across the region

A virtual week exploring the issues affecting over 5 billion citizens in Asia - the built environment, access to education and reskilling, and food...