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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...

Lao Workers Seek Employment Abroad Due to Low Wages and Inflation

High inflation and an increased cost of living at home are reasons cited for Lao laborers choosing to work abroad, according to the Ministry...

Chubb expands marine business in Malaysia and the Philippines

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 4 April 2023 - Chubb announced today that it is expanding its marine business in Asia. ...

Get Client wins international marketing award – Two Comma Club

Generated half a billion dollars in revenue for clients in three yearsHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 3 April 2023 - Get...

Andrea Schenker-Wicki, President of the University of Basel, Switzerland’s oldest university and a leading global research university, will be honored by AUW on April...

CHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH - Media OutReach - 3 April 2023 - Asian University for Women (AUW) will convene a special ceremony on its campus...

Arup announces new leadership in East Asia

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 3 April 2023 - Arup has appointed new East Asia Region leadership, reaffirming our dedication to...

Prinx Chengshan Announces 2022 Annual Results

Growing against headwinds and achieving growth in both revenue and net profitResults Highlights: Revenue for...