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Laos Signs Deal for 330MW Coal Power Plant in Xieng Khouang

A new 330-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant planned for Xieng Khouang Province is expected to significantly improve domestic electricity reliability for northern Laos, especially during the dry season (March to August) when river levels plummet. On 26 August, private developer B Rich Namphan Power Sole Co., Ltd. signed a contract for...

Laos Tightens Foreign Borrowing Rules as Debt Risks Persist

Laos has tightened controls on foreign borrowing as the government seeks to limit debt...

Laos Cuts 7-Day Base Interest Rate to 7% as Economic Risks Persist

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has cut its seven-day base interest rate from 8...

Laos Studies USD 1 Billion Vientiane-Lidu Industrial Park in Pakngum

On 13 August, Laos agreed to study the development of a new industrial park...

Vientiane Halts New Microfinance, Pawnshop Licenses Amid Regulatory Review

On 31 July, the Bank of the Lao PDR (BoL) suspended applications for new...

Newly Launched GOVirtual Business Expo & Conference Casts Vote of Confidence in Hong Kong’s Post Pandemic Economy Rebound

New event dedicated to virtual business will be an industry highlight and help businesses GO virtual to capture unlimited online opportunities HONG KONG SAR...

Book your 21-day quarantine at Dorsett Hotels and get USD$60* to use during your stay

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 March 2021 - With travel still on pause due to COVID-19, many hotel rewards memberships...

Technology for Change Week Asia highlights the need to close the gaps in digital inclusivity across the region

A virtual week exploring the issues affecting over 5 billion citizens in Asia - the built environment, access to education and reskilling, and food...

Huntkey Releases 20W Mini PD Charger

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 24 March 2021 - Huntkey, a leading provider of power solutions, has recently released its new smart phone...

The New Moon: A New Platform Celebrating A Discerning Approach To Wellness Rituals

A sophisticated, minimalist edit of objects to enhance home and self-care rituals, coupled with a focused content offering that delves into contemporary wellness culture HONG...

Allianz: Companies Need to Prepare for More Political Disturbances and Violence Ahead

Significant increase in the number of riots, demonstrations and vandalism, as terrorism events decline, means civil unrest is now the main political risk exposure...