Business

Laos, Vietnam Restart USD 492M Potash Project in Khammouane

A USD 492 million potash mining and processing project in Khammouane is moving forward again after nearly a decade of delays, with production targeted for 2028. On 12 October, Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) held a ceremony in Nongbok District to mark the project’s restart. The planned processing plant is...

Laos Shifts Tourism Licensing Powers to Provincial, District Authorities

Laos is revising how tourism business licences are issued and enforced, dividing responsibilities among...

Laos to Reopen Applications for Non-Bank Financial Institutions by End of 2026

The Lao central bank plans to resume accepting applications to establish new non-bank financial...

Khammouane Targets UNESCO Geopark Status to Boost Tourism

Khammouane is preparing a UNESCO bid for the Hinboun Geopark, hoping the international designation...

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...

Millennials have big wellness ambitions, but lack the means to achieve them, Bupa survey finds

Fewer than half of Hong Kong millennials are satisfied with overall health and wellbeingHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 20 January 2023...

Govt. Drops Contractor Constructing Expressways in Northern Provinces

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has denied the company from continuing its work due to multiple delays. KPL reports that the ministry will...

DHL Express kicks off 2023 with Top Employer achievement for Asia Pacific

Also recognized in 10 Asia Pacific countries and territories, this is the company's ninth consecutive year...

Chinese consumers are eager to purchase luxury as a means of social advancement and self-differentiation, finds KPMG report

Over 70% of Chinese consumers plan to head overseas once Chinese Mainland’s quarantine policy is liftedHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach -...

HSG Offers A Digital Payment Platform To ACU In Emerging Markets

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 20 January 2023 - Hi Sun FinTech Global (HSG) supports ACU Group to offer...

DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific recognized as Top Employer 2023

ŸAlso certified as Top Employer 2023 in 45 country organizations spanning Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle...