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...

BLACAZ. Breaks New Ground as All-Encompassing Corporate Insurance Goes Fully Digital

The fast-growing insurtech company is pairing convenience with accessibility in its market offerings SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 19 March 2021 - BLACAZ., ...

Zhejiang New Century Hotel Dispatches Privatization Composite Document

Independent Financial Advisor and Independent Board Committee Recommend Shareholders to Accept the Offer HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 19 March 2021 -...

Xayaboury Province Holds First Livestock Trade Fair

A livestock trade fair was held in Kenthao District, Xayaboury Province to encourage sustainable livestock marketing. According to a report by Lao Youth Radio, the...

Introducing Bata 3D Energy

Urban Sneakers For All Day Comfort PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 19 March 2021 - Designed at the Bata Innovation Style Center...

Chinese Companies Target Laos for Durian Plantations

Chinese companies are seeking to lease up to almost 5,000 hectares of land in Vientiane Capital to establish durian plantations. According to Produce Report, the...

Match Dating provides unique personalized one-on-one real person verification dating

More than 10 years of professional matchmaking qualifications HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 19 March 2021 - Match Dating, a...