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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...

Airwallex Rolls Out Online Card Payments Solution in Hong Kong

Newly launched solution allows merchants in Hong Kong to accept online card payments through Visa and Mastercard.Hong Kong merchants can now ...

Charlotte Puxley Flowers: The Journey Towards Sustainability

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 May 2021 - Charlotte Puxley Flowers is working towards adopting more sustainable practices in their floral...

Half-Year Figures: ZEISS Reports Successful Start to Fiscal Year

Half-year revenue reaches 3.4 billion euros (+6% compared to prior year) – EBIT at 591 million euros (+136 million euros vs. prior year) Positive development...

Etiqa Insurance Singapore extends complimentary coverage for COVID-19 vaccination side effects to Maybank customers

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 19 May 2021 - As Singapore continues to roll out its COVID-19 vaccination programme in its steady...

TECNO Joins Android 12 Beta Program on its latest smartphone TECNO CAMON 17

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 19 May 2021 - TECNO Mobile shared that it will join the first batch of global...

Hi Sun Fintech Global Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary of Redefining Banking in SEA

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 19 May 2021 - Hi Sun Fintech Global (HSG), a dynamic provider of IT...