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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...

George Liu, a veteran commodity trader, has been named the new Head of Derivatives at Babel Finance

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 23 February 2022 - George Liu has been named head of derivatives at Babel Trading by crypto...

NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball and Memorigin partners to launch new watch brand Melofaith LaMelo Ball’s first-ever RARE Tourbillon watch

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 22 February 2022 - The 20-year-old NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball made his appearance in the...

V2Y Enters Non-Binding Agreement to Acquire General Insurance Business Portfolio

● Proposed acquisition of a local renowned insurance company’s general insurance business portfolio for about S$20 million ● Acquisition will provide...

G8 Awarded LOI for the Installation of the Largest Next Generation 65MW Floating Solar system at BUI Hydro Dam in West Africa

The Bui Dam is a hydroelectric project in Ghana, built on the Black Volta River at the Bui GorgeG8 entered LOI with BUI Power...

Cheng & Cheng Taxation Reveals 10 quick facts about the Hong Kong Taxation System

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 22 February 2022 - Hong Kong is famous for its simple taxation system and low tax rate,...

Herbalife Nutrition Appoints Dr. Bum Jo Oh as its Newest Nutrition Advisory Board Member in Korea

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Media OutReach - 22 February 2022 - Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE:HLF), a premier global nutrition company, announced the appointment of Dr. Bum Jo Oh...