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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...

Global Organizations Concerned Digital Attack Surface is Spiraling Out of Control

Trend Micro study reveals visibility and control gaps are undermining securityHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 7 June 2022 - Trend...

Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong Happy Parenting Index Survey Results Show Nearly 70% of Respondents Expect to Have Children, Almost 90% of Parent Respondents...

Understanding parenting from different aspects helps couples to begin the happy journey, say expertsHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 7 June 2022...

Fortinet Introduces Self-Learning AI Capabilities in New Network Detection and Response Offering

FortiNDR leverages machine learning and deep neural networks – the next-generation of AI – to identify cyberattacks based on anomalous network activity and limit...

Taiwan Placemaking Festival Makes Its Way to Taitung at the End of November; Magistrate Yao to Show Slow Economy to the World

TAITUNG, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 7 June 2022 - The world's economic development professionals are all taking notice of the 2022 Taiwan...

Planet Water Foundation And Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing Co. Ltd Renew Commitment To Deliver Clean Water Access To Communities In Hung Yen Province

By the end of the year, the partnership will have provided safe water access to over 10,000 peopleHUNG YEN PROVINCE, VIETNAM - Media...

AIA Singapore partners with Franklin Templeton to introduce the first Shariah Balanced ILP fund in Singapore catering to a fast-growing Muslim consumer base

AIA Shariah Global Diversified Fund also expected to appeal to non-Muslim consumers keen on ethical and socially responsible investments SINGAPORE - Media OutReach...