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...

ViewQwest and FPT Telecom International forge Strategic Partnership to offer One-Stop DX services in APAC

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 1 December 2022 - Award-winning Singapore telecommunications and managed security services provider ViewQwest and one of Vietnam's...

Microsoft Hong Kong and Lenovo PCCW Solutions partner to speed up cloud innovation and adoption in Hong Kong

The partnership aims to help businesses harness the power of cloud to uncover new revenue streams, accelerate digital transformation, and nurture talent HONG KONG...

New Pearson Study Identifies Human Skills As The “Power Skills” Most In Demand In Southeast Asia’s Major Job Markets

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 1 December 2022 - Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has revealed results from recent research showing that...

Ministry of Public Security to Develop E-Border Pass for Over USD 18 Million

With an investment of over USD 18 million, the Ministry of Public Security and a private printing company have signed a memorandum of understanding...

Hang Lung Properties and LVMH Group Co-Create Solutions at the Inaugural Real Estate & Climate Forum

A two-day innovative event generating over 200 ideas for tackling real estate & retail sustainability challenges, held one month after the signature of...