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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...

DHL and SOS Children’s Villages celebrate ten years of partnership in Vietnam

Partnership is a key aspect of DHL's Group-wide program GoTeach, which seeks to improve employability for young people by preparing them for...

LOCA Expands Services to Pakse City

Local ride-sharing startup LOCA recently launched its operations in Pakse City, the third city in Laos to benefit from the service. LOCA reported that with...

Tanoto Foundation Trains 800 Facilitators to Overcome Learning Loss

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach - 1 July 2021 - In preparation for the new school year which begins in July, ...

Businesses Adopting Agile Approach Since Pandemic, Yet 57% of Employers Face Challenges

More than four in five (83%) of Singapore employers have accelerated the adoption of the Agile methodology since the pandemic78% of employers...

Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021: First-Ever Jurassic World Virtual Run in Asia Pacific

Registration opens 5th July 2021 at: jurassicworldrun.com SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 1 July 2021 - Jurassic World fans can get ready for a new...

Taiwantrade.com showcases popular Taiwanese food, beverage, and pineapple products

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 1 July 2021 - Taiwantrade.com is showcasing a popular range of Taiwanese foods, beverages, and pineapple products for...