Singapore residents first to get new cryptocurrency credit card The Visa-branded Monaco pre-paid card will allow users to convert cryptocurrency like Bitcoin into legal tender to be used at more than 40 million merchants. — […]
‘Government family-planning program to cut poverty, hasten economic growth’ Government efforts to accelerate the country’s entry into the so-called demographic dividend may soon get a boost once the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grants certificates […]
Ministry to bolster education through e-learning Government officials plan to introduce e-learning at the National University of Laos and teacher training colleges, the Minister of Education and Sports, Ms Sengdeuane Lachanthaboun, has said. — Vientiane […]
Singapore unveils plan to bolster its status as an Asian financial hub Singapore unveiled a roadmap for strengthening its status as a financial hub in Asia, with the aim of growing the sector more than […]
Philippines ranks near bottom in terms of LTE availability, speed – report The latest version of OpenSignal’s State of LTE report was released on Wednesday, November 1, and it points to the Philippines ranking lowly […]
$2.8 billion coal-fired power plant to be built in Kayin State Thai construction company TTCL Pcl said it plans to build a $2.8 billion coal-fired power plant in Kayin State, according to a Reuters report. […]
Malaysia investigating reported leak of 46 million mobile users data Malaysia is investigating an alleged attempt to sell the data of more than 46 million mobile phone subscribers online, in what appears to be one […]
Laos, China promote comprehensive strategic partnership Laos and China are continuing to promote their comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation and to contribute to development and closer people-to-people ties between the two nations. — Vientiane Times […]
Singapore opens new, high-tech airport terminal Singapore’s Changi Airport opened a cutting-edge terminal Tuesday with a fully automated check-in system including facial scanning and computerised baggage drop points, but some passengers struggled with the new […]
PH ranking in ease of doing business slips from 99th to 113th The Philippines’ ranking in the ease of doing business slipped to 113th this year from 99th last year across the 190 countries covered […]
Govt, Development Partners Discuss Higher Standard of Private Investment The government met in Vientiane on Oct 27 with development partners to discuss how to raise private investment to a higher standard and how to make […]
4,000 jobs to be created in financial services and fintech under MAS blueprint A total of 4,000 net jobs will be created annually till 2020 in the financial services and fintech sectors as part of […]