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Laos Tightens Foreign Borrowing Rules as Debt Risks Persist

Laos has tightened controls on foreign borrowing as the government seeks to limit debt risks and reduce pressure on foreign-currency reserves and the Lao kip. Under a new Bank of Laos decision issued in August, individuals and companies must obtain central bank approval before taking certain loans, guarantees, trade credits...

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...

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...

Vientiane Halts New Microfinance, Pawnshop Licenses Amid Regulatory Review

On 31 July, the Bank of the Lao PDR (BoL) suspended applications for new...

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...

JustCo champions Small and Medium-sized Enterprise pivot to hybrid work

Newly-released SME’s Guide to Building Employee Engagement, Productivity and Business Profitability outlines strategies for creating happier and more productive work environmentsSINGAPORE - Media...

EU Promotes High-Quality Canned Peaches Through Product Presentation And Food Tasting Event

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 19 April 2023 - An exclusive Product Presentation and Food Tasting Event that took...

Discovery And Mediatek Premiere “Chasing Biodiversity: Hainan” On Earth Day

Premiering on Discovery Channel in Southeast Asia on April 22, the new show outlines the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature in Hainan, China...

Exhibit at Taiwan International Water Week 2023 to Seize Global Opportunities for Sustainable Water Resources

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 18 April 2023 - Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW), organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council...

HOYA BIT App officially Launched, creating The Most Friendly User Experience with No Handling Fees For All Transactions

The Best Price For Buying USDT In Taiwan, and Investing In Cryptocurrencies Without BurdenTAIWAN - Media OutReach - 18 April 2023 - On...

Hong Kong Baptist University-led team discovers new box jellyfish species in Mai Po Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 18 April 2023 - A Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)-led team has discovered a new species...