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...

Justswim Singapore Announces 5 Ways to Keep Their Students Safe Amidst COVID-19

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 11 August 2021 - Amidst the spread of COVID-19, Justswim Singapore, an establishment that provides swimming lessons...

27th Universal Postal Union Congress: A Strategic and Economic Opportunity for the 192 Member Countries

ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST - EQS Newswire - 10 August 2021 - The 27th Universal Postal Union Congress (UPU) will take place from 9 to...

FXCM Wins Best Zero Commission Broker* 2021

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 10 August 2021 - FXCM is proud to be the winner of ADVFN's Best Zero-Commission Broker award...

Skincare brand Woop launches Antibacterial beauty moisturizing spray series – a revolutionary antibacterial technology

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 August 2021 - During pandemics, antibacterial technology is used regularly for cleaning and disinfection. However,...

Mace targets major Asia Pacific expansion with new partnership

Mace partners with Tpm, the leading South East Asia project manager in major market expansionThe new partnership will see Mace's Consult...

TECNO CAMON 17 series were covered by the world’s top media & KOL such as Forbes, GSMARENA and Jonathan Rettinger

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 August 2021 - In the myriad of voices and opinions swimming in the tech...