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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...

Black Spade Capital Announces Acquisition of iRad Medical Holding

The addition of the largest specialist medical imaging practice in Hong Kong to Black Spade’s investment portfolio highlights the family office’s bullish view on...

Hong Kong Forum of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Promotes Development of Smart Industries in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 22 March 2021 - The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), with the funding support...

Ocumension Therapeutics: Annual Results Announcement For The Year Ended December 31, 2020

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 22 March 2021 - The Board of Directors of the Company is pleased to...

Students Share Online Safety Tips at Video Contest

What’s Your Story? Contest winners create special powers to tackle cybersecurity issues HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - March 22, 2021 -...

Singapore Leaps to Top 10 Global Work Destinations List for the First Time Ever

COVID-19 is a key factor that has changed employees’ views on workforce mobility Four Asia-Pacific countries made the list in 2020, suggesting that employees...

CPA Australia: Hong Kong Small Businesses on the Brink as Confidence Slumps to Record Low

Hong Kong small businesses register lowest confidence on record in CPA Australia ...