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...

Dachser Shanghai is recognized as CEIV Pharma Certified by IATA

Certification ensures compliance on an international standard to safeguard pharmaceutical product integrity throughout the transport processThe logistics service provider is now certified...

Pearl FALCO Kicks Off The Grand Prix of Akoya Pearl Jewellery 2021, Themed ‘Connection’

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 19 April 2021 - Pearl FALCO announces the 4th edition of The Grand Prix of Akoya Pearl Jewellery,...

M1 Spearheads the ‘Be’ Campaign, Redefining the New Normal in Singapore with Fibre Broadband Plans & WFH Solutions

As Singapore’s first digital network operator, M1 has kept its promise to deliver an excellent network experience in Singapore. Prompted by the monumental shift...

NTUC LearningHub Survey: Despite More Employers Seeing the Importance in Training in the Wake Of Covid-19, Not Enough Is Being Done to Upskill Workers

Since the pandemic started, more employers agree that training will help employees be more resilient (93% in 2021 vs 84% in 2020). However, only...

Stay Fit, Stay Active 24/7 in Quarantine @ Dorsett Wanchai

From HK$800nett/night with daily 3 meals & up to US$281 Cash Credits upon booking including the newly introduced ‘Fitness Suite’ featuring in-suite treadmill &...

CPA Australia: Mainland Chinese small businesses show strong confidence in growth

Most Mainland Chinese small businesses have or expect to recover from COVID-19 in 2021.Sixty-four per cent of small businesses expect their revenue...