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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...

New Cryptocurrency Mining Operation Opens in Laos 

Laos has officially launched a cryptocurrency mining operation in Bachiang Chaleunsouk District, Champasack Province. A ceremony to launch the project was held by Lao...

ITSU World introduced “ITSU Syoook Sewa Plan”, a flexible repayment plan that allows buyers to decide their repayment period

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 24 May 2022 - Many have called 2021 the year of disruption and endurance—both mentally and...

Razer Merchant Services Bags Best Non-Bank FPX Acquirer Award by PayNet For Second Year Running

Razer Merchant Services is awarded the Best Non-Bank FPX Acquirer at PayNet Malaysia’s Malaysian e-Payments Excellence Award 2022 for number of merchants acquired, FPX...

Digital customer platform myDHLi becomes smarter and greener

New Smart ETA function predicts arrival times in ocean freight up to 48% more accurately than...

OPPOHack 2022 Launching in May Calls for Global Tech Talents

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 24 May 2022 - Say hello to OPPOHack 2022 in collaboration with hackathon-expert HackHub . This...

BingX Launches USDC-Margined Perpetual Swap for its Users

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 23 May 2022 - Social trading platform BingX is pleased to launch its USDC-margined perpetual swap. This new...