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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...

Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya Supports Long-Covid Rehabilitation Patients

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 16 February 2022 - The Health Ministry of Malaysia recently announced that long Covid-19 patients will undergo medical rehabilitation for...

Teledyne e2v and Leo Cancer Care Partner to Achieve an Innovative Minimal Platform Footprint

SURREY, UNITED KINGDOM - Media OutReach - 16 February 2022 - Leo Cancer Care is driving a paradigm shift in the radiation therapy market, developing solutions...

Upgrade any TV with these Philips Soundbars – Now Available in Thailand

Distinctive geometric design, clear sound, wireless subwoofers, and Bluetooth connectivityBANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach - 16 February 2022 - Two of the latest Philips soundbar speaker systems, famous...

Laos Reduces VAT to Support Hard-hit Economy

Laos has lowered its value-added tax (VAT) rate as part of the government's post-Covid-19 economic recovery efforts. Under new regulations issued in December, the standard...

Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust (“Sunlight REIT”) Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 31 December 2021

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 15 February 2022 - Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (the "Manager") announces the interim results of Sunlight...

Kerry Logistics Network and Hengan Group’s Joint Venture Karrion Meets Strong Demand for COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 15 February 2022 - Kerry Logistics Network Limited's ('KLN'; Stock Code 0636.HK) joint venture with Hengan International Group Company Limited ('Hengan...