Business

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 country gets ready to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status and lose some of its duty-free trade benefits. A new USD 5 million project aims to help businesses stay competitive by cutting paperwork, speeding up...

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...

Laos to Reopen Applications for Non-Bank Financial Institutions by End of 2026

The Lao central bank plans to resume accepting applications to establish new non-bank financial...

Borsa Vini Italiani Returns for Its 3rd Edition In November, With A Spectacular Selection Of The Finest Italian Wines

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 29 March 2022 - Following the success of its 2nd edition of Borsa Vini Italiani, the one-day trade...

SSY Group Limited announces 2021 annual results

Net profits up 28% to HK$786 million with final dividend HK$0.07/share Promote scientific research innovation; Optimisation of product mix Results...

Upmesh enters CB Insights Top 100 list, launches SEA’s first mobile cross-platform streaming app

As the retail landscape continues to evolve, we are witnessing the rise of new forms of retail; live commerce being a major phenomenon. It’s...

PolyU wins six prizes at 2022 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 29 March 2022 - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has once again excelled in this...

AI and Robotics Pave the Way for a New ‘Security Technologist’ Career Pathway, Say Industry Experts

Strides in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics in security technology management is paving the way for...

Thailand to Ban Cryptocurrency Payments

Thailand is to ban the use of cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin, as payment for goods and services. Reuters reported this week that the Thai Securities and...