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...

AIA Launches AIA One Billion to Engage a Billion People to Live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives By 2030

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 22 February 2022 - AIA Group Limited ("AIA" or the "Company"; stock code: 1299) today announced the launch of AIA One...

Facilitator of Tanoto Foundation’s PINTAR Programme Urges the Use of Digital Big Book to Enhance Early Grade Students’ Reading Ability

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach - 21 February 2022 - Hendra Budiono, S.Pd., M.Pd, a lecturer at the Elementary School Teacher Study Programme (PGSD) at the University...

Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited announces annual results for the financial year ended December 31, 2021

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 February 2022 - 2021 Annual Results - Financial Highlights (Figures for the corresponding period in 2020 are shown in brackets)Consolidated revenue:...

Hang Lung Properties Donates HKD 10 Million for Pandemic Countermeasures in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 February 2022 - Hang Lung Properties Limited (Stock Code: 00101) ("the Company" or "Hang Lung"), has announced a donation...

Dyson Re-engineers Expert Service and Support with Opening of its First Owner Centre in Hong Kong

Reinforcing its commitment to Hong Kong, Dyson is investing in delivering an enhanced owner experience with a new dedicated Owner Centre for convenient product...

Jockey Club Engage Digital Exploration – Digital NGO: Advocating for Video-storytelling Adoption and Digital Transformation for NGOs in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 February 2022 - The 2021 Year in Review: "YouTube platform has been...