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...

myhalo: Envisioning A World With Zero E-Waste

Local tech group PC Dreams launches myhalo, a holistic and integrated platform to upcycle, trade-in, repair, and extend the lives of personal computers and...

Laos Labor Ministry Reports Employment Rate of Over 97 Percent

The Minister of Labor and Social Welfare provided information on the labor market in the recent National Assembly session on Friday, revealing that 2.4...

CPA Australia: Half of accountants tip stronger Hong Kong economy amid property price falls

Majority in survey forecast Hong Kong's economy to grow or remain unchanged in 2023 ...

Laos Sees a Trade Deficit of USD 230 Million in October

Laos recorded a trade deficit of USD 230 million in October, according to the latest information from the Lao Trade Portal. The trade deficit has...

Kenanga Group Wins 3 Awards At The UN Global Compact Malaysia-Brunei Sustainability Performance Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 13 December 2022 - Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad ("Kenanga Group" or "The Group") was presented with...

China’s economy is recovering well, recovery expected to accelerate next year, finds KPMG China analysis

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 December 2022 - KPMG China released its China Economic Monitor report for Q4 2022. According...