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Laos’s Credit Rating Upgraded After Bond Sale, Hong Kong Tax Pact

Laos has received a credit rating upgrade after issuing a USD 500 million international bond and signing a tax agreement with Hong Kong aimed at reducing costs for cross-border investors. On 29 October, S&P Global Ratings upgraded Laos’s long-term credit rating from CCC+ to B-, with a stable outlook, indicating...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Laos Links South Korea Work Visas to Overstay Rates as Program Expands

Laos will suspend access to South Korea’s seasonal work program for 3 years if...

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...

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...

Wealth Management Institute Aims For 5,000 Enrolments Into Its Family Office Programmes By 2025

In support of building a vibrant and high-calibre family office sector in Singapore, WMI to bolster support for capability building and talent developmentSINGAPORE...

Govt Vows to Get a Grip on Public Debt

A two-day cabinet meeting was held last week where the government promised to tackle concerns about the increasing public debt of the country which...

Cushman & Wakefield Again Named Top Real Estate Advisor and Consultant Globally and in Hong Kong by Euromoney

Cushman & Wakefield Hong Kong awarded first place in all categories of Overall, Valuation, Letting / Sales, and ResearchHONG KONG SAR - Media...

CSG Hailed as One of India’s Best Workplaces for Women 2022

India Innovation Center achieves global certification for diversity, equity and inclusionBANGALORE, INDIA - News Direct - 26 September 2022 - With the best culture...

GO ON A JOURNEY WITH DUMPLING THE TIGER & LI: Small Luxury Hotels of the World unveils its first artist collaboration to inspire transformational...

LONDON, UK - Media OutReach - 26 September 2022 - Following Small Luxury Hotels of the World's (SLH) recent brand campaign to...

iPhone 14 Lineup Available in Laos by Mercantile

Mercantile Pacific will offer the most advanced pro lineup ever with iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, featuring the first 48MP camera...