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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...

K-Pop is Leading ‘Twitter Spaces’ Globally; 3 of The Top 5 Most Listened-to Twitter Spaces Are K-Pop Artists

NCT, the first K-pop artist who hosted a Space, was the most listened-to Space before launchGOT7 BamBam set the record for the most listened-to...

AIA Singapore reveals Singaporeans spend 2.5 times more on their children’s needs than their retirement planning

60% of Singaporeans face an uncertain future by not prioritising their retirement planningSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 7 July 2021 - AIA ...

yeedi Redefines Robot Mops with the Debut of yeedi mop station

Europe’s first self-cleaning robot mop & vacuum that washes the mopping pads automaticallyBERLIN, GERMANY - Media OutReach - 7 July 2021 - yeedi,...

MOVE Network and Binance NFT Marketplace are Jointly Launching an Exciting NFT Drop Event for Brightburn

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 7 July 2021 - MOVE Network, the world's leading NFT aggregator, is working with ...

Cushman & Wakefield : Office Leasing Activity Grows but Availability Remains High

F&B Rents in First Rise Since Q3 2016 yet Relaxation of Cross-Border Restrictions may Impact Short-Term DemandHighlights of Office Market ...

Laos Garment Industry Requires Over 10,000 Workers

The garment industry in Laos requires over 10,000 workers, with both skilled and inexperienced laborers needed, according to the Lao Garments Association. Up to 15,000...