Business

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 the nationwide overstay rate reaches 70 percent, under new rules introduced as the country expands overseas job opportunities. A provincial overstay rate above 20 percent will trigger a one-year suspension of visa issuance for Bolikhamxay Province,...

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...

Laos, Vietnam Restart USD 492M Potash Project in Khammouane

A USD 492 million potash mining and processing project in Khammouane is moving forward...

Laos Shifts Tourism Licensing Powers to Provincial, District Authorities

Laos is revising how tourism business licences are issued and enforced, dividing responsibilities among...

KPMG announces pay adjustments for Singapore employees, firm-wide bonuses and S$30 million lifelong learning programme amid a drive for talent and quality

KPMG in Singapore's latest pay adjustments and investments in a lifelong learning programme is in recognition...

Virtuos Makes Strategic Investment in Vietnam with Acquisition of Glass Egg

The addition of Glass Egg to Virtuos’ global network of studios will significantly bolster the company’s art production and game development capabilitiesSINGAPORE - ...

Callsign: Identity First returns in 2022 with James Comey, Dr. Timnit Gebru, and Dr. Zia Hayat confirmed to keynote

Prestigious speakers to discuss the rebuilding of digital trust and driving accountabilitySINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 19 May 2022 - Identity First 2022,...

Vetter Achieves a Three-Peat in Winning the Best Managed Companies Award

The company’s ongoing focus on strategic execution and sustainability sealed the win Company efforts balance strategic...

Cloud Comrade becomes the first Carrier for Work partner in the Asia Pacific

The partnership will leverage Cloud Comrade’s expertise and SEA market presence to help enterprises in Singapore ensure a secure and compliant hybrid workforce using...

Laos Economy Short-changed by Foreign Currency Outflows

Foreign currency outflows have outpaced inflows, resulting in a lack of foreign currency, and making it harder for the economy to import commodities. Vientiane Times...