Business

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...

RGE and Bank of Communications Jiangsu Branch Sign Agreement on First Foreign-owned Carbon Asset Custody in China

NANJING, CHINA - Media OutReach - 29 July 2021 - Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) and Bank of Communications (BCM) Jiangsu Branch have entered into...

Arlo Announces All New Unlimited Camera Plans, Simplifying Monitoring and Providing Added Value

Simplified Plans Include Enhancements to AI-Powered Notifications, And Ability to Add Additional Cameras at No Extra CostSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 29 July 2021 - Arlo Technologies, Inc....

Prime Minister Pledges Greater Support for Business

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh spoke at the 13th Lao Business Forum, saying that the government is determined to engage with the private sector to...

UK-based FinTech Darwinex Secures €3 Million In Growth Funding

Juan Colón, Darwinex co-founder, announces a key milestone for the asset management FintechLONDON, UK - Media OutReach - 29 July 2021 - The Fintech, broker and asset management...

62% of Organisations in Malaysia Include Contracting Roles in their Headcount: Page Contracting Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 29 July 2021 - Professional contracting recruitment services firm Page Contracting Malaysia launched the Talent On-Demand report, highlighting the employment of...

Hang Lung Properties Launches Cross-Mall Promotional Campaign and Announce Redemption Details of the Vaccination Incentive In Support of Government’s Initiatives to Boost Economic Recovery

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 28 July 2021 - In support of the Hong Kong SAR Government's electronic Consumption Voucher...