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Laos’s Credit Rating Upgraded After Bond Sale, Hong Kong Tax Pact

Laos has received a credit rating upgrade after issuing a USD 500 million international bond and signing a tax agreement with Hong Kong aimed at reducing costs for cross-border investors. On 29 October, S&P Global Ratings upgraded Laos’s long-term credit rating from CCC+ to B-, with a stable outlook, indicating...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Laos Links South Korea Work Visas to Overstay Rates as Program Expands

Laos will suspend access to South Korea’s seasonal work program for 3 years if...

Laos Targets Faster Border Checks in USD 5 Million Trade Project

Laos is preparing local businesses for higher costs when selling goods abroad, as the...

Vientiane’s Shared E-Bikes Return Amid Parking, Licensing Concerns

Red electric bikes bearing the “Laos Shared E-Bike” logo have reappeared across Vientiane, raising...

Industrial & Manufacturing Employment Up 60% in Q2 2021 from Q1: Michael Page Singapore

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 5 August 2021 - Global recruitment specialists Michael Page Singapore witnessed the number of jobs rise in Q2 2021...

SMEs Making Strides In Workforce Training, But More Can Be Done

NTUC LHUB saw a 75% increase in SME training places in the past yearDespite that, SMEs (49%) are least likely to train employees, as...

Incomlend Announces Multi-Million Invoice Financing Programme to Support Fashion Tex Asia Ltd and Sadat Apparels Ltd Meet Seasonal Demand in the United States

Quick Turnaround Facility Allows the Companies to Seize New and Growing Revenue Opportunities in the Bangladesh Booming Export MarketDHAKA, BANGLADESH - Media...

First-ever Hang Seng Index Warrants by Kenanga

Set to boost trading appetite of tradersKUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 5 August 2021 - Hang Seng Index ("HSI") structured warrants issued by Kenanga...

AC Energy and NEFIN Joint Venture to Offer Carbon Neutrality Solutions Across Asia

AC Energy subsidiary to enter a joint venture with NEFIN to develop, construct, and operate rooftop solar projects across AsiaPrimary infusion of...

NTRUST is Expanding to Deliver Settlement Services

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 5 August 2021 - NTRUST announces its expansion plans to extend its services into settlement by helping clients settle in with...