Retail

Vientiane Authorities Order Businesses and Major Retail Chains to Hold Prices Ahead of Pi Mai Lao

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have instructed businesses, markets, local sellers, and major retail chains to keep prices stable ahead of Pi Mai Lao, as part of efforts to manage rising holiday demand. The Department of Industry and Commerce said it is working directly with large supermarkets, shopping centres, and convenience...

ProPak Asia 2026 Set to Redefine Processing, Packaging Innovation Across Asia

ProPak Asia, Asia’s largest international trade exhibition for processing and packaging technology, is gearing...

Attapeu Steps Up Price Controls Ahead of New Year

Authorities in Attapeu Province have strengthened price control measures to stabilize the cost of...

Laos to Require Online Businesses to Register Under New E-Commerce Rules, Starting Next February

On 17 December, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) issued a nationwide directive...

Laos, Cambodia Launch Phase 2 of Cross-Border QR Payments: Allows Both Sides to Scan

Laos and Cambodia officially launched Phase 2 of their cross-border QR code payment system...

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...