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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...

Symphony Acquires StreetLinx to Offer the Most Complete and Secure Verified Identity Directory in Financial Services

NEW YORK, US and LONDON, UK - News Direct - 2 August 2021 - Symphony - the leading markets' infrastructure and technology platform - will now offer...

Vingroup collaborates with Arcturus Therapeutics to establish a manufacturing facility in Vietnam for Arcturus’ mRNA Covid-19 vaccine

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 2 August 2021 - Supported by the Vietnamese Government and Health Ministry, Vingroup (HOSE: VIC) and Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:...

Hong Kong Medical Consultants (HKMC) Opens the HKMC Integrated Medical Centre in Central

A Wide Spectrum of Medical Specialties under One Roof to Support Expansion and Meet Demand for One-stop Quality Medical ServicesHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach -...

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...