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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...

“The ReStart Art Club” Private Party by Alia Al-Senussi and Dino Sadhwani Makes Triumphant Return to Hong Kong

#RestartArtClubHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 27 March 2023 - "The ReStart Art Club", the annual private party hosted by ...

VinFast delivers first VF 9 vehicles to customers in Vietnam

The second shipment of the VF 8 to North America leaves in early AprilHANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 27 March 2023 -...

“The ReStart Art Club” Private Party Returns to Hong Kong

#RestartArtClubHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 27 March 2023 - "The ReStart Art Club", the annual private party hosted by ...

S P Jain’s Data Science graduates sought after as they receive job offers from Australia, India and Vietnam

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Media OutReach - 27 March 2023 - SP Jain School of Global Management, ranked #12 in the world for...

Inflation and supply chain fears easing, but global economy continues to face uncertainty

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 27 March 2023 - Sharp falls...

Inflation and supply chain fears easing, but global economy continues to face uncertainty

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 27 March 2023 - Sharp falls...