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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...

Chubb Appoints Hng Keng Yoong to Lead its General Insurance Business in Singapore

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 19 January 2023 - Chubb today announced the appointment of Hng Keng Yoong as Country President for...

dobiQueen Launches 6-Hour Laundry Service

The First-Ever Door-To-Door Fastest Laundry Pick-Up Service in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 19 January 2023 - dobiQueen, the...

YouBiz research reveals key trends and challenges facing Southeast Asian SMEs in 2023

YouBiz has launched its first white paper on spend management, with analysis of over 60,000 business transactions from over 4,500 companies, and surveys...

OMUSUBI Anniversary Celebrations – Brand New Stores in Taikoo Place and Lan Kwai Fong Incorporating Sustainability with the Authentic Taste of Japan – Recommendation...

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 19 January 2023 - Since opening our first store in 2011, Hyakunousha has grown into a...

MSIG Renews Commitment to Food Aid Foundation

MSIG Matches Public Donations to Food Aid Foundation to Assist Flood-Impacted B40 FamiliesMSIG Malaysia and Food Aid Foundation renews their partnership for a second...

Triangle Energy hails new farm-in partner New Zealand Oil & Gas

Melbourne, Victoria - News Direct - 19 January 2023 - Triangle Energy (Global) Ltd (ASX:TEG) MD Conrad Todd discusses with Proactive the completion of...