Business

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 the nationwide overstay rate reaches 70 percent, under new rules introduced as the country expands overseas job opportunities. A provincial overstay rate above 20 percent will trigger a one-year suspension of visa issuance for Bolikhamxay Province,...

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...

Laos, Vietnam Restart USD 492M Potash Project in Khammouane

A USD 492 million potash mining and processing project in Khammouane is moving forward...

Laos Shifts Tourism Licensing Powers to Provincial, District Authorities

Laos is revising how tourism business licences are issued and enforced, dividing responsibilities among...

Chubb Creates Consumer Lines Division in Asia Pacific; Appoints Glen Browne to New Leadership Role

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 27 May 2021 - Chubb today announced that it has appointed Glen Browne Division President, Consumer Lines, Asia Pacific...

Incomlend Provides USD2.5 million Invoice Financing Programme for India-based Apparel Manufacturer to Capture Revenue Opportunities

Quick Turnaround Factoring Facility to Safeguard the Manufacturer from Credit Risks Amid Pandemic-related Complications SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 27 May 2021 - Global invoice...

Emissary Capital and GrowthX Launch ASEAN’s First Go-to-Market Accelerator

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 27 May 2021 - Emissary Capital, a boutique investment firm focusing on ASEAN, and GrowthX,...

Sino Malls support Government’s consumption voucher scheme by giving out over HK$20 million in rewards and exciting experiences

Partnership with AlipayHK on exclusive consumption voucher promotions Collaboration with livi bank from July on 210 x HK$5000 in cash rebate HONG KONG SAR...

Vivocom announces diversification into minerals and commodities

Awaiting confirmation of contracts worth up to several Billions! KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 27 May 2021 - In a filing to...

Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative Enhances Position as World’s Largest Vulnerability Disclosure Player

Independent Omdia study finds ZDI reported 60.5% of appraised bugs in 2020 HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 27 May 2021 - Trend Micro...