Souvanny Home Center Issues First Corporate Bonds in Laos
Souvanny Home Center Public Company has become the first company in Laos to issue corporate bonds via the Lao Securities Exchange. The construction materials and home center company has issued USD 3 million of corporate bonds with a fixed value of USD 50,000 per unit, an annual interest rate of...
Dr. Martens Boots “Made in Laos” Set Social Media Abuzz
Dr. Martens has been trending on social media in Laos after one person made...
BeerLao Announces New Price Hikes Effective From May
Lao Brewery Company has issued a notice informing customers about an increase in prices...
7-Eleven Convenience Stores to Start Operations in Laos This Year
Thailand’s CP ALL Public Company plans to launch 7-Eleven convenience franchise stores in Laos...
Vientiane’s Khua Din Market to Temporarily Close for New Development
The iconic Khua Din market, located in Vientiane Capital, will close temporarily next month...
Alipay Payment Platform Set to Enter Laos
Chinese mobile payment platform Alipay is set to make a foray into Laos after Lao Development Bank (LDB) entered into an agreement with KIWI...
BCEL, UnionPay to Launch QR Code Payment Service in Laos
Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) has joined hands with Chinese payment service provider UnionPay International (UPI) to roll out new QR...
Laos to Tighten Regulations on Gas Stations
Laos will tighten regulations on the location of fuel depots and gas stations in residential areas to ensure the safety of residents. According to a...
Max Mara vs Laos’ Oma Ethnic Group: Fashion Chain Facing Claims of Textile Plagiarism, Design Theft
The Laotian Times looks at the plagiarism accusations lodged against fashion chain Max Mara by the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre. In doing so, we...
Farewell M Point Mart? Sabaidee Mini Big C! Lao Capital’s Leading Convenience Store Chain Rebranding Begins
Laos’ capital’s convenience store chain M Point Mart is set for an overhaul as Vientiane's Phontan store staff confirm joint venture set see the city's...