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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...

Experience the Charm and Comfort of Kyoto with the Grand Opening of Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi.

KYOTO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 3 April 2023 - Travelodge Hotels Asia Co., Ltd. has recently unveiled its newest addition to...

Hong Kong’s First Thai SELECT Carnival Lands in Lan Kwai Fong

Experience delightful F&B, entertainment, and cultural offerings from the tropical paradise in this one-day only street festivalHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach -...

Ingdan Announces 2022 Annual Results Revenue and Net Profit Maintained a Steady Growth

Highlights of the Annual Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2022: The continuous...

Fintech and Agri-Fintech Company, Tingo Group, Inc., Reports Full Year 2022 Financial Results

Acquisition of 100% of Tingo Mobile Completed on November 30, 2022, making theCompany significantly profitable from December 1, 2022 ...

The U.S. to lose $150 billion due to the China-Brazil trade agreement: an OctaFX analysis

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 31 March 2023 - The OctaFX experts comment on the deal announced this week by the...

Cellulant’s Payment Processing Platform to Power Online and Offline Payments for Businesses in Africa

SAN FRANSISCO, US - African Media Agency - 31 March 2023 - Leading payments technology company, Cellulant aims to change how businesses make payments...