Business

Vientiane Halts New Microfinance, Pawnshop Licenses Amid Regulatory Review

On 31 July, the Bank of the Lao PDR (BoL) suspended applications for new non-bank financial institutions in Vientiane Capital. Effective from the announcement date onwards, the suspension applies to both domestic and foreign investors seeking to establish deposit-taking microfinance institutions, non-deposit-taking microfinance institutions, and pawnshops in the capital. BoL said...

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...

Chinese Commerce Chamber Urges Businesses in Laos to Cut Ties with Scam Networks

The General Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Laos has told its members to check...

Laos Inflation Edges Up in July, Electricity Prices Surge 91.5% Year-on-Year

Electricity prices jumped 91.5 percent in July compared to the same month last year,...

Online Sellers Face Renewed Enforcement of Business Registration Rules

Online sellers in Vientiane must register as businesses and obtain an e-commerce licence or...

2021 has been the Best Year for MEXC Global: Achievements, Collaborations, CSRs, Improvements

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 6 September 2021 - MEXC Global is proud to hit several goals this year. The exchange not only caters to the global...

PropertyGuru launches ‘Green Score’ to guide Singaporeans to sustainable homes

With 82% of Singaporeans willing to consider paying more for eco-friendly homes, PropertyGuru champions sustainable urban living SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 6 September...

Resonating with Malaysian Lifestyles: Callie Launches Breakthrough Virus-Killing Mask

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 6 September 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic rages on, with no end in sight. Even with increasing vaccination...

Signitory: Anti-Fraud eSignature Solution Can Help Businesses Save Time and Money

Signitory's eSignature solution eliminates cybersecurity and fraud concerns by streamlining the whole process into an all-in-one application that records are ledgered on...

Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021: There’s more time to escape Isla Nublar and collect all 3 Jurassic World RUN! medals

Registration and clock-in deadline extended due to overwhelming response.SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 6 September 2021 - Asia Pacific's first-ever augmented reality virtual run, Jurassic...

Chinachem Group Supports Child Development Matching Fund to Combat Intergenerational Poverty

Initiative Focused on Helping Underprivileged Young People Develop Soft Skills and Build Tangible Assets HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 3 September 2021 - The...