Business

Laos Targets Faster Border Checks in USD 5 Million Trade Project

Laos is preparing local businesses for higher costs when selling goods abroad, as the country gets ready to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status and lose some of its duty-free trade benefits. A new USD 5 million project aims to help businesses stay competitive by cutting paperwork, speeding up...

Vientiane’s Shared E-Bikes Return Amid Parking, Licensing Concerns

Red electric bikes bearing the “Laos Shared E-Bike” logo have reappeared across Vientiane, raising...

Laos, Vietnam Restart USD 492M Potash Project in Khammouane

A USD 492 million potash mining and processing project in Khammouane is moving forward...

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...

Have a MOOMIN Christmas! 7-Eleven and the Moomins Launch 8 Go Green Bags Made With Sustainable Materials and Compliant with EU SVHC Standards to...

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 November 2022 - Christmas will be here before we know it so it's time to...

StraitsX introduces USDC support for Business and Personal Accounts

StraitsX account holders will now be able to send and receive USD in their accounts and make USDC transfersSINGAPORE - Media OutReach -...

AWS and HKSTP Launch “Idea Launcher” Co-ideation Initiative

Integrated with the HKSTP IDEATION Programme to accelerate growth for early-stage startupsHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 November 2022 - Amazon...

Prince Foundation Lends a Hand to Children’s Healthcare in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - Media OutReach - 24 November 2022 - Prince Foundation, via a donation by Chen Zhi, Chairman of Prince...

7-Eleven unveils Singapore’s very first 7Café concept store at Jewel Changi Airport

7-Eleven elevates the convenience store experience at the Jewel Changi Airport with an in-store café offering new and exclusive items and a delectable food...

Generali Asia announces the appointment of Cecilia Chang as CEO of Generali Life Hong Kong and General Manager of Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. Hong Kong...

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 24 November 2022 - Generali Asia announces the appointment of Cecilia Chang as the Chief Executive...