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African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever (ASF) spreads across Laos and authorities restrict the movement of pigs and pork. State media have confirmed outbreaks in two districts and three villages in Vientiane Capital, including Sangthong district, where 115 pigs died across two...

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the...

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors...

Laos Takes Chair of ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network

Laos has taken over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network for the...

Lao, Chinese Energy Firms to Study Battery Storage System for Laos Power Grid

On 11 September, Électricité du Laos (EDL) and Chinese energy company Shenzhen Yichu Smart...

Singtel and Etiqa launch free retrenchment coverage with Singtel Bill Protect

Provides bill waivers for retrenched Singaporeans impacted by volatile labour market, among other benefitsSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 4 May 2023 - Singtel...

First Hydrogen Secures Green Hydrogen and Zero-Emission Vehicle Production Sites in Quebec

Vancouver, British Columbia - Newsfile Corp. - May 4, 2023 - First Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV: FHYD) (OTC Pink: FHYDF) (FSE: FIT) ("FIRST HYDROGEN"...

Vegetables Get More Expensive in Laos After New Year Celebration

Vegetable prices in Laos have increased following Lao New Year celebrations primarily due to the country’s soaring inflation rate. Lao Economic Daily reports that some...

Cyber-Risk Declines But 78% of Organizations Predict Successful Attacks in Coming Year

Trend Micro's Cyber Risk Index finds preparedness is slowly improving HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 May 2023 - Trend...

Hong Kong Baptist University joint research suggests that urine cytomegalovirus test facilitates early prediction of AIDS end-organ diseases

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 May 2023 - A Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) collaborative research team has shown that...

SDMC Becomes an Affiliate Member of The Hong Kong 4As

The Hong Kong 4As recognizes SDMC's commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and business ethics in the advertising industry.HONG KONG SAR -...