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Laos Cuts 7-Day Base Interest Rate to 7% as Economic Risks Persist

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has cut its seven-day base interest rate from 8 percent to 7 percent a year as inflation remains below the government’s 8 percent target. The Monetary Policy Committee approved the cut at its meeting on 20 August, where it reviewed monetary policy, economic conditions, fuel...

Laos Studies USD 1 Billion Vientiane-Lidu Industrial Park in Pakngum

On 13 August, Laos agreed to study the development of a new industrial park...
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Vientiane Halts New Microfinance, Pawnshop Licenses Amid Regulatory Review

On 31 July, the Bank of the Lao PDR (BoL) suspended applications for new...
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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...
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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...
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Lao-Thai Joint Venture Given Insurance Licence In Laos

ST-MUANG THAI Insurance Company (ST-MTI), a joint venture between Muang Thai Group and ST Group Co, has acquired its official licence to operate in...

Lao Trade Official Rejects IMF View That Currency Is Too Strong

Laos' currency is not overvalued, a trade ministry official said on Saturday, rejecting an IMF assessment that the kip was too strong for a...

Malaysian Companies Appeal For More Government Representation In Laos

Malaysian companies operating in Laos have appealed to the government to have a stronger representation in Vientiane to assist in the dealings with the...

Laos Extends Deadline On Macau Legend Deal For Troubled Savan Vegas Casino

The deadline for casino services firm Macau Legend Development’s $42-million deal to operate the disputed Savan Vegas Hotel and Entertainment Complex. In a filing, the...

Boten – Preparing For Another Boom

Boten, once a remote village on the China-Laos border, has gone from boom to bust within a few short years and is now preparing...

Nam-Mang 1 Hydropower Project Close To Completion

Construction of Nam-Mang 1 hydropower project in Phonsavanh village, Thaphabath district of Borikhamxay province is almost complete (99 percent) and is expected to be...
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