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...

The Wait is Over! foodpanda Launches in Salavanh Province

Today, foodpanda launches their service in Salavanh District, Salavanh Province, which is the 11th province that foodpanda is providing its services to. foodpanda is well...

SGPomades Unveils Its Beautiful Website Redesign

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 23 March 2021 - SGPomades, a men's grooming retailer, announced the launch of its newly redesigned sgpomades.com....

Microsoft forecasts the Next Great Disruption as Hybrid Work

Exclusive research and expert insights reveal urgent trends for leaders to address as the next phase of work unfolds. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 23...

Accelerating Women’s Economic Empowerment Webinar: The post-COVID world offers new models of economic justice and empowerment for women

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 22 March 2021 - Organized by Taiwan's Foundation for Women's Rights Promotion and Development and the ...

With a Global Presence, Beryllus Capital Will Serve as a Strategic Advisor to Some of the World’s Most Prominent Families

NEW YORK, US and LONDON, UK - EQS Newswire - March 22, 2021 - Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:FOCS) ("Focus"), a leading partnership of...

Springtime Fun with 7-Eleven: Satisfy your wanderlust with these exclusive drinks and snacks!

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 22 March 2021 - At this time of year, many of us would be jetting off on spring...