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...

Dyson’s Global Dust Study Reveals Almost 80% Hong Kong People Do Not Vacuum Mattresses – A Hot Bed of Dust and Allergens

Hong Kong People Are Becoming More “Reactive Cleaners”HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 26 April 2022 - Today, Dyson announces the results...

JJ-Lurgi expands global footprint and strengthens R&D

With its global headquarters in Southeast Asia, 30 years of expertise, and strengthened R&D capabilities, JJ-Lurgi is now expanding its leadership worldwide. SINGAPORE -...

Trend Micro Unites Industry with Most Powerful and Complete Security Platform

An ecosystem of native and third-party integrations provides visibility and control across the entire attack surfaceHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 26...

RENOVA and PTSC signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Collaboration for Offshore Wind Power Project in Vietnam

TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 26 April 2022 - On April 25, 2022, RENOVA, Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, hereinafter called "RENOVA")...

Colgate’s latest electric toothbrush that is ‘Tailored for Your Smile’ launches on Shopee

Colgate is meeting the oral care needs of Gen Z and Millennial consumers and offering exclusive deals with its Brand Spotlight campaign on Shopee...

Prudential and Nervotec enter exclusive partnership to bring better health to communities in Asia and Africa

Video-based technology enables people to measure vital signs and track stress levels on Pulse appSINGAPORE, HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 26...