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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...

Kantar’s CNY research reveals consumer recovery after relaxing social distancing measures

As the COVID-19 restrictions are lifting, the strong festive atmosphere encourages travel and consumption. New Year gifts are no longer limited to...

E-PowerSpot Shakes Up Hong Kong’s Power Bank Sharing Market with Innovative Partnership Program

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 16 January 2023 - E-PowerSpot, a promising enterprise in the shared power bank industry, is rapidly...

The Sandbox rolls out Lunar New Year Event to celebrate growing creativity in the metaverse across Greater China in 2023

HONG KONG SAR AND TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 16 January 2023 - The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming virtual world and...

FWD Hong Kong collaborates with LoveXpress to organise #LiveBoundless scented candle workshop for families with autism

The workshop for autistic children and their parents is part of FWD’s social inclusion initiative and provides participants with a space to enjoy quality...

PMGC: The rise of the international division will set up a larger stage for the PUBG Mobile E-sports events

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 16 January 2023 - On the evening of January 8, in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, the...

Nanyang Polytechnic develops world’s first unagi cell lines and plant-based growth serum

Consumers can expect to enjoy lab-grown unagi and other fishes as early as 2024 SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 16 January 2023 -...