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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...

Cyber-Threat Detections Hit a Record-Breaking 146 billion in 2022

Trend Micro annual roundup report warns of exponentially expanding attack surfaceHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - Trend...

Global C-Pop Artist and Fashion Icon Tia Lee to Celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 and the Success of the #EmpowerHer Campaign

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen), a global C-pop singer and fashion icon,...

Innovative Brand Evnia Releases New Monitor with all the Bells and Whistles.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - This new monitor will make reality feel like a game. ...

Thailand to escalate the creative economy through Bangkok Design Week

Bangkok Design Week 2023 event aims to promote ongoing development and encourage economic growth within the Bangkok area. The event has continued to play...

Katalyst Partners to Strengthen Small-Medium Businesses in Laos

Katalyst Partners are all set to organize an in-depth marketing mastery event in Laos to strengthen Small-Medium Businesses on 25 March 2023. Katalyst Partners...

Vetter Strengthens Worldwide Commitment to Sustainable Business Practices

CDMO joins United Nations Global Compact Globally, Vetter is one of over 300 companies in the pharma...