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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...

Prenetics Acquires ACT Genomics First M&A Deal since IPO Set to Expand Footprint in Cancer Genomics

Prenetics will be acquiring a majority stake in ACT Genomics Holdings Company Limited ("ACT") for an...

Chinese Mainland has youngest businesses and youngest CEOs among global family businesses, KPMG/ Global Consortium joint survey finds

More than half of Chinese Hong Kong family businesses show multi-generational involvement, much higher than global averageHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach -...

YouTube Now Allows Lao Users to Monetize Content

Lao YouTubers can now monetize their content and earn money from the platform after it was recently added to the list of countries where...

Deloitte China: CFOs urged to take up a bigger role in driving enterprise digital transformation

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 16 December 2022 - Deloitte China CFO Program conducted the second issue of 2022 China CFO...

‘Paw’sitive Outlook for Premium Malaysian Pet-Hailing App JoJo Pets Taxi – Aims For Nationwide Expansion And 100% YOY Growth In 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 16 December 2022 - Premium Malaysian pet-hailing app JoJo Pets Taxi developed by Starpet Jojo Sdn...