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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...

Allianz: Shipping losses stay at historic lows, but Asia remains largest global loss hotspot

Safety & Shipping Review 2021: 49 large ships lost worldwide last year. Total losses down 50% over 10 years. Number of shipping...

Headline Asia Announces the Close of Fund 4 at Over $100 Million

TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 3 August 2021 - On July 31, 2021, early-stage venture capital firm Headline Asia (formerly known as...

OctaFX partners with Pertubuhan Tindakan Wanita Islam (PERTIWI) to distribute charity dinners during Eid al-Adha

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 3 Aug 2021 - On 20 July, OctaFX supported charitable organisation Pertubuhan Tindakan Wanita Islam (PERTIWI) in the distribution of meals...

PMI Asia Pacific partners with CBRE to train & upskill high performers to achieve PMP® certification

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 3 August 2021 - Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading association for project professionals and CBRE,...

GEODIS in New Zealand gears up for major expansion with new facility at Auckland Airport

Twice the size of the current facility, the new site will provide best-in-class logistical offerings to GEODIS’ customer baseAUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - Media OutReach - 3...

Foresight Signs MOU for Cooperation With Global Chinese Vehicle Manufacturer Chery

Chery and Foresight, together with Guide Infrared, will collaborate on autonomous vehicles to develop advanced solutions based on Foresight’s technologyNESS ZIONA, ISRAEL - News...