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...

Johnson Electric reports Business and Unaudited Financial Information for the Third Quarter of Financial Year 2022/23

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 12 January 2023 - This news release is made by Johnson Electric Holdings Limited ("Johnson Electric"...

Hang Lung Properties’ Net-Zero Targets Approved by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

The first real estate company in Hong Kong and mainland China to have its targets endorsed under SBTi’s Net-Zero Standard HONG KONG SAR -...

All-new 7CAFÉ+HOTSHOT collaboration concept launches at new 7-Eleven store in Tai Po bringing customers more flavours, more surprises and more mix & match choices

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 12 January 2023 - 7CAFÉ+ and HOTSHOT, two of 7-Eleven's popular own brands, are joining...

Laos Sees a Trade Deficit of USD 23 Million in December

According to the Lao Trade Portal, the country recorded a trade deficit of USD 23 million in December, which is considerably lower than the...

Alderan Resources chasing copper and gold in Utah’s best mining districts

Melbourne, Victoria - News Direct - 12 January 2023 - ...

Calastone accelerates Asia presence with opening of new Taiwan office

The new office bolsters Calastone presence in Asia and provides additional local support for the funds industry in TaiwanTAIPEI, TAIWAN - ...