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...

Singapore Startup Wype Launches Subscription Platform For Toilet Paper

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 30 June 2021 - Wype, a local startup, has announced the official launch of an innovative toilet...

Robert Parker Wine Advocate Announces Launch of Organic and Biodynamic Wine Search Filters and the Robert Parker Green Emblem: Recognising Extraordinary Sustainable Efforts in...

24 wineries from around the world achieve Robert Parker Wine Advocate reviewers’ recognition in the inaugural 2021 list SINGAPORE & NAPA - Media OutReach...

Breakthroughs International Conference Malaysia 2021 gathers kinesiology practitioners online globally for the first time ever

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 30 June 2021 - Breakthroughs International Conference Malaysia 2021 (BTiC 2021) is set to bring together experts,...

Callsign Warns That More Than Half of Consumers Trust Organizations Less After Receiving Scam Messages From Fraudsters Impersonating Their Brand Name

Consumers receive 3 scams a day, with a quarter receiving more messages from fraudsters than genuine messages from friends and family.HONG KONG SAR -...

Jacobson Pharma Announces FY2021 Annual Results

Declares Final Dividend of HK1.5 Cents Per Share; Resilient Performance Albeit Market ChallengesHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 29 June 2021 - Jacobson...

JBM Healthcare Announces FY2021 Annual Results

Adjusted Net Profit* Increases by 13.3% to HK$54.6 MillionHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 29 June 2021 - JBM (Healthcare) Limited ("JBM Healthcare"...