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...

Congratulations to Carlos Alcaraz, who wins the OPPO Breakthrough Inspiration Award at Wimbledon 2022

Recognising the inspirational efforts of this year’s rising stars, previous winners include sporting elites Emma Raducanu and Coco GauffLONDON, UK - Media OutReach...

90% of Employers Prefer to Hire Graduates Based on Real Work Experience Rather Than Education Background

New Incubation Program Held by Hong Kong Nang Yan College of Higher Education Aims to Help Students "Win at the Starting Line" HONG KONG...

Hang Seng Optimises Digital Business Banking Services To Help Enterprises Seize Opportunities In The Economic Rebound

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 12 July 2022 - Hang Seng Bank offers diversified commercial banking service solutions to meet the...

National Treasury and ICBC Cooperate in Tax Payment System

The National Treasury and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) have begun cooperation in systems for payment of taxation into the state...

Danone inspires healthier nutrition choices with its campaign on Shopee

Highlights of Danone’s Regional Brand Day on Shopee include Top Spender prize and exclusive discount vouchersHANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 12 July...

NTT DATA and SAP Announce Co-Innovation Solution to Track Fragile and Sensitive Cargo Shipments and Facilitate Insurance Procedures

TOKYO, JAPAN and SINGAPORE - 12 July 2022 - At the SAP® Sapphire® conference in Tokyo today, NTT DATA and SAP Asia Pacific and...