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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...

AXA rolls out new global brand campaign to inspire confidence and progress Hong Kong selected as the first in Asia to unveil the creatives

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 15 March 2021 - Embodying its "Know You Can" brand signature, AXA announces today the launch of...

A WORLD FIRST! Les Vins d’Alsace are launching Millésimes Alsace DigiTasting®

The 1st virtual trade show with real-life tastings organised exclusively by cross-industry experts In a fast-changing world where we constantly have to reinvent ourselves,...

A.S. Watson Group Announces its Social Purpose and 2030 Sustainability Vision

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% and electricity intensity by 30% before 2030Restore 10,000 perfect smiles by providing free surgeries to kids with...

Taiwan, Japan to Jointly Promote Hakka Beauty in Post-Pandemic Era

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 15 March 2021 - Taiwan and Japan have long enjoyed close relations historically, culturally, and economically....

Taiwan to Publish Japanese Artist’s Sketches of Hakka Impressions

Amigos Koike's Works to Add to Taiwan-Japan Ties TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 15 March 2021 - To further bolster the friendship between...

Citibank Partners with CSL Mobile to Launch iPhone for Life – a First in Hong Kong

Credit Card Customers Can Purchase iPhone Through Lower Monthly Installments1 and Enjoy Flexible Upgrade to the Latest iPhone ...