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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...

OPPO Is Back to MFW: The Exclusive Find N2 Flip Wears the Iconic Tulle of ACT N°1

Futurism and tradition, functionality and elegance, OPPO Find N2 Flip catwalk at Milan Fashion Week wearing the creativity and mastery of ACT N° 1MILAN,...

Laos Approves Hemp-Related Activities

Laos has taken steps to begin approving activities related to hemp by issuing relevant legislation, which leading law firm, Tilleke & Gibbins, breaks down...

French Automobile Company Peugeot to Launch in Laos

Premium French brand PEUGEOT expands to Laos as part of its Asian expansion strategy. One of the world’s leading automakers, Stellantis N.V., is launching...

OPPO unveils new 6G white paper examining the future of world mobility

The close integration of 6G and AI technologies represent a key direction in the future of...

Focus Digital Technology Group Appoints BG (Ret) Chua Chwee Koh As Senior Advisor

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Star of the Sea: Singapore’s Largest Yacht for Charter Unveiled

Discover what you can expect on board the largest luxury yacht available for charter in SingaporeSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 24 February 2023...