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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 Investigation Bureau (CIB) to pursue legal action against three social media accounts accused of spreading false information linking the bank to money laundering. According to Thai media reports, the allegations trace back to a 28 July...

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...

Former MRC Chief Anoulak Kittikhoun Named First Lao Head of Mekong Institute

Former Mekong River Commission (MRC) Chief Executive Officer Anoulak Kittikhoun has been appointed Executive...

The King, Lee Min Ho arrives in Singapore!

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 18 March 2021 - DAEBAK! K-drama actor Lee Min Ho will arrive at Madame Tussauds Singapore next week, joining...

Twitter live-streams SEOTAIJI “Quiet Night” concert globally

Originator of K-pop, SEOTAIJI’s official concert will be live-streamed on Twitter for the first time SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Media OutReach - 18 March 2021...

ITC x HKPC x HKSTP “Golden Triangle” Accelerates Reindustrialisation in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 17 March 2021 - The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and the Hong Kong Science...

IQAX Powers GSBN’s Blockchain Platform

Solution provider to spearhead the acceleration of digitalization in the shipping and logistics ecosystem for transparency and a harmonized global trade environment HONG KONG SAR...

New Economist Intelligence Unit report looks at the intersection of technology, crime and illicit trade

The report focuses on three technologies—encryption, blockchain and 3D printing—and how they benefit criminals and law enforcementThe tension this creates can be resolved on...

MODIFI Announces New 60m USD Debt Facility with Silicon Valley Bank, Brings Total Raised Capital to 111m USD to Fuel Global Expansion

MODIFI will use the funds to expand into the US.MODIFI's digital trade finance platform provides SMEs with buyer and seller financing in...