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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...

Twitter is critical tool for K-pop artists, with current artists Tweeting more than seven times a day

The fourth generation K-pop groups Tweet more than seven times a day, multiple times more than previous generations of K-pop artistsTwitter and K-pop...

Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Puts Productivity in the Spotlight

TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 11 June 2021 - The Tokyo-based Asian Productivity Organization (APO) in partnership with the Japan ...

Refinitiv Workspace for Wealth Advisors chosen for Nomura’s International Wealth Management business

Fast, light and built on an open platform, Refinitiv Workspace for Wealth Advisors is tailored to the specific needs of wealth advisors, delivering an...

SAP Southeast Asia Announces Winners for the Inaugural SAP Best Run Awards 2021

Leading organisations such as Changi Airport Group, Zuelling Pharma and TrickleStar recognised for their resiliency and creativity in harnessing technology to drive growth amidst...

Concord Pacific And HB Management To Become The Majority Shareholder In HQ Capital Real Estate

Moving Forward, Concord Pacific And HB Management Will Maintain A Close Strategic Relationship With Global Investment Advisory Firm, HQ Capital HONG KONG SAR - Media...

GS1 Hong Kong Summit 2021 Scaling Digital Transformation • Cultivating Digital Assets

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 June 2021 – The GS1 HK Summit 2021 ("the Summit") was held successfully today at the...