Business

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...

DHL Express secures #1 Great Place to Work® title in Asia for four consecutive years

Fourth consecutive win and the sixth time in the past seven years to top the Asia...

PolyU scholar wins APEC top young scientist award for his contribution to bio-circular-green practice research

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 1 September 2022 - Dr REN Jingzheng, Associate Professor of the Department of Industrial and...

Pretty Beauty: Summer Skin Aging Stops Today with 10 THERA HIFU

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 1 September 2022 - While enjoying the summer sun in sunbathing and all kinds of water...

Trend Micro Warns of 75% Surge in Ransomware Attacks on Linux as Systems Adoptions Soared

63 billion threats blocked by Trend Micro in 1H 2022HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 1 September 2022 - Trend Micro...

Lao Travel Operators Gear Up to Certify Guides and Drivers with LaoSafe

LaoSafe has witnessed an increase in requests for training and certification in anticipation of an uptick in tourist arrivals to Laos.VIENTIANE, LAOS - ...

Canon Hongkong Announces New President and CEO

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 1 September 2022 - Canon Hongkong Company Limited (Canon Hong Kong) is pleased to announce today...