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...

Velocity Global raises $400M in Series B growth round

DENVER, US - News Direct - 18 May 2022 - Eldridge and Norwest Venture...

Sartorial Pioneer Officine Paladino Aims To Transform The Tailoring Of Menswear Through Sustainability And Digital Solutions

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 18 May 2022 - Purveyor of menswear fabrics Officine Paladino is an innovative, contemporary and eco-conscious fabric merchant...

Okta Appoints Celestine Tan as Vice President, APAC Marketing

SINGAPORE- Media OutReach - 18 May 2022 - Okta, the leading independent identity provider, has appointed Celestine Tan as Vice President for Asia...

Daikin and SP Group form new joint venture to build Singapore’s largest industrial district cooling system

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 18 May 2022 - Daikin Singapore ("Daikin") and SP Group ("SP") announced the formation of a new joint...

Far East Hospitality pivots to Australian brands to accelerate growth

Leverages long-standing joint venture partnership with TFE Hotels (Toga Far East Hotels) to bring new brand experiences – Vibe Hotels and Adina – to...