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...

Spackman Entertainment Group’s Upcoming Musical Film THE BOX, Starring EXO’S Chanyeol, Set To Release On 24 March In Korea And Debut In 11 Countries...

Following the art film STONE SKIPPING, THE BOX is the next film production of the Company's wholly‐owned indirect subsidiary, Studio Take, ...

CPA Australia: Malaysian small businesses increase use of digital technologies due to COVID

Forty per cent of surveyed small businesses increased their focus on online sales.More could be done to encourage uptake of mobile and digital payment...

Black Spade Capital Announces Acquisition of iRad Medical Holding

The addition of the largest specialist medical imaging practice in Hong Kong to Black Spade’s investment portfolio highlights the family office’s bullish view on...

Hong Kong Forum of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Promotes Development of Smart Industries in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 22 March 2021 - The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), with the funding support...

Ocumension Therapeutics: Annual Results Announcement For The Year Ended December 31, 2020

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 22 March 2021 - The Board of Directors of the Company is pleased to...

Students Share Online Safety Tips at Video Contest

What’s Your Story? Contest winners create special powers to tackle cybersecurity issues HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - March 22, 2021 -...