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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...

Infobip announces new APAC leadership team to help businesses boost CX in the region

Appointments signal the company's commitment to Asia Pacific ...

Velocity Global Announces New Financial Metrics; Crosses $200M ARR

Valued at $2B, the global talent solution provider reports significant momentum as the demand for remote-first workplace solutions acceleratesDenver, US - News Direct -...

AIA Hong Kong and New World Group’s Humansa sign Memorandum of Understanding

Form strategic partnership to collaborate and set up insurance industry first one-stop Wellness Centre for high-net-worth customersHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach...

ECOVACS Group Showcases Premium Lifestyle with Innovative Technologies at China’s Machinery Electronics Show in Singapore

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 22 March 2023 - ECOVACS Group, the world's leading manufacturer of service robotics and smart household appliances, has...

BingX Launches its Arbitrum Carnival with a Prize Pool of $50,000 for New Users

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 22 March 2023 - BingX, one of the leading crypto exchanges, is thrilled to introduce its Arbitrum...

Tradewind Finance Provides Export Factoring Facility for Tiles Trader in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 22 March 2023 - Tradewind Finance has successfully closed a USD 205,000 export factoring facility...