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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...

“Send more, Earn more” – DBS launching eLaisee function to spread Chinese New Year blessings

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 16 January 2023 - With Chinese New Year just around the corner, DBS Bank (Hong Kong)...

Lao Airlines to Operate Extra Flight to Pakse Every Sunday

Starting 15 January, Lao Airlines has added an extra flight on the Vientiane-Pakse route that will operate every Sunday morning. Owing to the peak tourist...

Solitaire Official Unveils Singapore’s First Of Its Kind Rubber Watch Straps For Rolex 40MM Sports Model

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 16 January 2023 - A new sweat-proof, lightweight and classy line of watch straps is now...

5X Capital acquires stake in Colony Coworking Space to capitalise on booming flexible workspace market

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 16 January 2023 - 5X Capital, a private equity fund with a diverse portfolio of companies...

Asendia Deepens Commitment to Asia-Pacific with Strategic CEO And Managing Director Hires

Senthil Kumar joins as CEO of Asendia Singapore/South Asia and Stuart Foster joins as Managing Director of Asian Desk, APAC in January 2023SINGAPORE -...

Carro issues epic 160-character #CarroProsperityRap challenge for Lunar New Year with big prizes worth over S$6,000

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 16 January 2023 - Southeast Asia's largest used car marketplace, Carro, is spreading the festive cheer and challenging...