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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...

FHA-Food & Beverage 2022 – Singapore’s biggest B2B trade show – returns physically for the first time since the pandemic with over 2,000...

Originally held biennially, the tradeshow will now become a yearly affair to meet the demand for...

Asia’s biggest NFT & local art exhibition “ARTAVERSE” is coming to Singapore

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 4 August 2022 - Known as one of Asia's largest NFT x ART Exhibition Event, "ARTAVERSE" is presented...

Shenzhen People’s Procuratorate and the Qianhai Authority signed three cooperation agreements and grand opening of the Hong Kong Enterprise Compliance Development Service Centre

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 August 2022 - On July 29, 2022, People's Procuratorate of Shenzhen Municipality and the Qianhai...

Launch of Arup’s Centre For Climate Action In Cities

To Develop A Truly Sustainable Built EnvironmentSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 4 August 2022 - Arup, a global design, engineering and advisory business with...

Equities First Holdings Partners with Nimsdai Purja MBE, Breaking the New World Records of Mount Everest

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 August 2022 - Equities First Holdings partnered with Nimsdai Purja MBE, professional mountaineer, in conquering...

Hong Kong Life’s Wealth Up Savings Insurance Plan Combines Life Protection and Potential Wealth Appreciation with Premium Discount and up to 4.24% p.a. Projected...

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 4 August 2022 - In the face of an ever-changing economic environment, being well-prepared can help...