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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...

Marriott Bonvoy “Brings the World to You” across 11 hotels in Hong Kong!

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 25 May 2021 - This summer, Marriott Bonvoy members will find each visit to the...

China Dynamics Initiates Nasdaq Listing Process

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 25 May 2021 - China Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (the "Company"; Stock Code: 476, together with its...

Art & Technology innovator 4ARTechnologies completes its unique ecosystem with secure NFT marketplace for physical and digital artworks

ZUG, SWITZERLAND - Newsaktuell - 25 May 2021 - 4ARTechnologies today announced the 4ART marketplace for NFTs and digital art, the newest module...

Han Ji-hyun Of SBD Entertainment, Wholly-Owned By Spackman Entertainment Group’s Associated Company, Spackman Media Group, Selected As Model For Shiseido Professional

Han Ji-hyun of SBD Entertainment, who starred in popular K-drama PENTHOUSE, endorses premium hair care brand, Shiseido ProfessionalTogether with Han Ji-hyun,...

Embark on a gastronomic journey to Korea at 7-Eleven with an all-new Korean menu from 7-SELECT

A selection of new and improved Korean-inspired dishes is launching island-wide across 7-Eleven stores on 26 May, with ingredients directly sourced from Korea. Look...

Potential Impact of Takeda’s Dengue Vaccine Candidate Reinforced by Long-Term Safety and Efficacy Results

Takeda's dengue vaccine candidate (TAK-003) prevented 83.6% of hospitalizations and 62.0% of dengue illness overall, with no identified important safety risks through...