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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...

A storybook ending? Tia Lee’s record-breaking animation series introduces handsome prince in spellbinding turn of events

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 6 December 2022 - Global C-Pop star Tia Lee Yu Fen's record-breaking animation series - "GOODBYE PRINCESS" -...

145K Shopee Sellers Achieved 25% Growth In 2022

Superior customer service and optimised storefronts drive economic inclusionKUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 6 December 2022 - Shopee Super Awards 2022...

Blue Cross Launches Mega Sale 79% off on Travel Smart Single Trip Cover

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 6 December 2022 - With the gradual lifting and eventually removal...

Oasys Completes Strategic Funding Round From Galaxy Interactive and Nexon

The gaming blockchain also announces the conclusion of its five day public token sale, which saw its funding goal reached within 12 hours with...

Laos Inflation Rate Shoots up to 38.46 Percent in November

Laos saw an increase in inflation once again in November at 38.46 percent, according to the latest report from the Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB). November's...

HKUST and The Institute of Sustainability and Technology sign Memorandum of Understanding to empower sustainable solutions through education and technology

The Chief Secretary for Administration officiated the ceremony Industry leaders from over 100 organizations gathered at...