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...

Far East Hospitality rides on first quarter’s momentum for regional expansion

Signs Strategic Alliance Agreement with ARTOTEL Group in IndonesiaOpens second Village property in Yokohama, Japan SINGAPORE - Media OutReach -...

CPA Australia: Dynamic Filipino small businesses may be weighed down by financing difficulties

Filipino small businesses made greater use of digital technologies in 2020.Difficulty accessing finance may act as a brake on small business growth in 2021.A...

XA Network expands and appoints senior advisory board, as Southeast Asia digital economy races ahead

Community: XA Network is the leading tech executives' investment network with members from a wide range of technology companies including Alibaba, Gojek,...

2021 Starry Taitung Night 2.0 towards Sustainable Economy

TAITUNG, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 19 April 2021 - The Starry Taitung Night Concert has made huge strides this year. This event is...

Microsoft announces plans to establish its first datacenter region in Malaysia as part of “Bersama Malaysia” initiative to support inclusive economic growth

“Bersama Malaysia” includes a commitment to skill an additional 1 million Malaysians by end of 2023, collaboration across public and private sectors and formation...

Statement on the discussion about the intended introduction of the Super League

DORTMUND, GERMANY - EQS Newswire - 19 April 2021 - Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA comments on the discussion about the intended...