Business

Laos, Vietnam Restart USD 492M Potash Project in Khammouane

A USD 492 million potash mining and processing project in Khammouane is moving forward again after nearly a decade of delays, with production targeted for 2028. On 12 October, Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) held a ceremony in Nongbok District to mark the project’s restart. The planned processing plant is...

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...

Khammouane Targets UNESCO Geopark Status to Boost Tourism

Khammouane is preparing a UNESCO bid for the Hinboun Geopark, hoping the international designation...

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever...

Football Personality Keeps Promise and Donates to Laos Team

Football personality Phijika Boonkwang has kept her promise and made a donation to the Laos Under-23 national football team. Ms. Phijika, or Boa, as she...

3M recognised as one of the most ethical companies in worldwide assessment

3M's compliance and ethical values honoured by The Ethisphere Institute for the 9th year running in 2022 assessment of...

Envision AESC and Mercedes-Benz announce new battery partnership

Envision AESC plans Gigafactory in the US to supply Mercedes-Benz and advance journey to carbon neutrality TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 16...

GEODIS in China Receives GDP Accreditation, Strengthens Presence in the Healthcare Market

Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Accreditation ensures pharmaceutical product integrity throughout the supply chain SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach - 16 March 2022 -...

Sink your teeth into the new and improved range of 7-SELECT Sandwiches, made with exclusive Milk Bread and No Added Preservatives!

7-Eleven is taking things up a level and launching a new and improved range of 7-SELECT sandwiches to offer you and your family...

Kepner-Tregoe Announces 2022 Kepner-Tregoe Global Excellence Award Winners

PRINCETON, NJ - Media OutReach - 16 March 2022 - Kepner-Tregoe (KT) is proud to announce the winners of the KT...