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African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever (ASF) spreads across Laos and authorities restrict the movement of pigs and pork. State media have confirmed outbreaks in two districts and three villages in Vientiane Capital, including Sangthong district, where 115 pigs died across two...

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the...

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors...

Laos Takes Chair of ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network

Laos has taken over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network for the...

Lao, Chinese Energy Firms to Study Battery Storage System for Laos Power Grid

On 11 September, Électricité du Laos (EDL) and Chinese energy company Shenzhen Yichu Smart...

Hang Lung Properties Garners “2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Model Award” in Recognition of its Community Investment and Sustainable Development Initiatives

HONG KONG SAR & SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach - 2 August 2021 - Hang Lung Properties has been awarded the "2021 Corporate...

7-Eleven launches exclusive Durian Snowskin Mooncakes – perfect for gifting family and friends this season!

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 2 August 2021 - 7-Eleven's crowd-favourite Durian Snowskin Mooncakes are BACK after a complete sell-out last year! Start...

Hong Leong Bank Introduces Debit Mastercard to Meet Cambodia’s Growing Digital Lifestyle

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - Media OutReach - 30 July 2021 - To meet the increasing digital and cashless demands of Cambodians, Hong Leong Bank Cambodia ("HLB" or the...

VP Bank Announces Organisational Updates and New Appointments in Asia

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 30 July 2021 - Leading international wealth manager and private bank, VP Bank Ltd, today announced several key changes within...

Explore Discovery Bay with the brand new “FUNtastic DB Guide” and enjoy FUNtastic Summer Rewards

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach -  30 July 2021 - Discovery Bay launches a new "FUNtastic DB Guide" tailored for...

“SCOPES Driven by Porsche” Unites Creative Trailblazers Across Southeast Asia in First-Ever Virtual Edition

Enabled by the sports car manufacturer’s hallmark brand values, the virtual festival is set to catalyse and accelerate positive change Porsche Asia Pacific is...