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...

Chubb Offers No-Questions-Asked-Policy-Cancellation and Refund for All Chubb-Underwritten Travel Policies in Singapore

SINGAPORE  - Media OutReach - 8 February 2022 – Chubb announced today the launch of a No-Questions-Asked-Policy-Cancellation and Refund campaign in Singapore for all Chubb-underwritten individual...

DHL Supply Chain makes strategic appointments in Singapore and Japan clusters

Jérôme Gillet named CEO Japan & Korea Cluster and Alfred Goh to take over as CEO Singapore Cluster covering Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the...

Local Company Builds First Private Hospital in Xayaboury Province

A local company in Laos has invested approximately LAK 15 billion to construct the first private hospital in Xayaboury Province. The groundbreaking ceremony for constructing...

Fourth Quarter 2021 Citi Residential Property Ownership Survey

Over 40% of respondents expect stable home prices in the coming year and are cautious about purchasing a propertyHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 7...

Trend Micro Plays Vital Role in Uncovering Critical Samba Bug

Defenders urged to rapidly patch vulnerability in popular open-source softwareHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 7 February 2022 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global...

Alcon Announces New Leaders in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 7 February 2022 - Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced it has appointed...