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...

H.A.N.D.S. Shopping Centre Awarded Silver Honor for Best Urban Regeneration Project at MIPIM Asia Awards 2022

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 8 December 2022 - Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners announced that H.A.N.D.S. Shopping...

UnaBiz Closes Series B at over US$50M with Extension Round Led by SPARX Group

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 8 December 2022 - UnaBiz, Massive Internet of Things (IoT) service provider, closes Series B at over US$50M...

New UN Report Reveals Cracks in Region’s Health Sector Investments

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exposed critical cracks in health sector investments in Asia and the Pacific, with the sector’s foreign direct investments (FDI) dropping...

SOLARR Inks Strategic Partnerships with UKIIC Accelerator and MRM Family in UK and EU Expansion

Partnerships and Funding Accelerates Cross-Border Web3 Collaboration in Virtual EconomyHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 7 December 2022 - SOLARR today...

Reckitt’s brand Dettol sponsors the 2022 Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon, continuing to support mega events with enhanced hygiene protection

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 7 December 2022 - Reckitt's brand Dettol announces to be Product Sponsor of the 2022 Sun...

Thai Company to Build ASEAN’s Largest Wind Farm in Laos

Thai electric power distribution company BCPG Public will begin the construction of ASEAN's largest wind farm in Laos at an estimated cost of development...