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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...

Jumpstart the New Year With Up to 80% in Savings on iShopChangi’s Deals!

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with iShopChangi as you enjoy great savings all throughout January 2023 with a weekly themed set of deals to...

831 returns to the stage with Sennheiser Digital 6000

Taiwanese rock band makes a strong comeback with back-to-back tours across AsiaTAIPEI - Media OutReach - 5 January 2023 - After a...

Hong Kong Baptist University-led research discovers new therapeutic target for irritable bowel syndrome

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 January 2023 - A research study led by scientists from the School of Chinese Medicine...

16,384 LEDs to revolutionize automotive lighting: Nichia and Infineon launch industry’s first high-definition micro-LED matrix solution

MUNICH, GERMANY and TOKUSHIMA, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 4 January 2023 - Automotive LED lighting technology has developed rapidly in recent years...

Hong Hong Baptist University-led research discovers new therapeutic target for irritable bowel syndrome

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 January 2023 - A research study led by scientists from the School of Chinese Medicine...

Local retail giant Pet Lovers Centre establishes joint venture with pet crematorium Mandai Pets Sanctuary

The smokeless and odourless cremation facility expands PLC’s suite of offerings for the pet community, and ensures the preservation of the old Nee Soon...