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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...

Lao Construction Bank Depositors to Retrieve Funds Next Month

Authorities have confirmed that funds will be repaid to Lao Construction Bank Limited (LCB) depositors in August following the bank's failure in late 2019. According...

Coface Announces Risk Barometer Q2 2021: A Two-Speed World

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 14 July 2021 - 18 months after the start of the pandemic, access to vaccination is...

Superstar Teacher Celebrates Students’ Achievements with Revamped Online Feature

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 14 July 2021 - Superstar Teacher has revamped their "Achievements" feature to make learning an enjoyable experience...

Impossible Marketing Wins “Local Hero” Award for Independent Agency Of The Year 2021

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 14 July 2021 - Impossible Marketing is delighted to announce that it has been named the winner of...

KEF Delivers First Car Audio System with Uni-Q® Driver Array in Partnership with Group Lotus

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 14 July 2021 - Gold Peak Industries (Holdings) Limited's ("Gold Peak Industries" or the "Group") (SEHK stock...

The New Razer Barracuda X Multi-Platform Wireless Gaming And Mobile Headset Is Set To Rule

Designed with 4-in-1 Wireless USB-C Connectivity for PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Android Devices, the Barracuda X promises immersive home gaming and seamless on-the-go...