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...

China Announces Closure of Borders with Luang Namtha

China has announced the closure of international border crossings connecting it to Luang Namtha Province in Laos due to local outbreaks of Covid-19. According...

Singapore based IN Financial Technologies launches its “Buy Now Pay Later” service

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 25 January 2022 - Buy Now Pay Later ("BNPL") –– a concept we are all too familiar with. This fintech trend that enables...

Trend Micro Blocks Over 94 Billion Threats in 2021

Detections increased 42% YoY as malicious actors stepped up their attacksHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 25 January 2022 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), announced...

Cyberport houses nearly 60 WealthTech startups offering diverse solutions, helping to promote inclusive wealth management and improve industry efficiency

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 25 January 2022 - According to a Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) report, Hong Kong's asset and wealth management business recorded an...

The Emotional Campaign That Aims to Awaken “The Iberian Sense” of 111 Million Chinese Consumers

The influential chef Mario Sandoval (2 Michelin Stars) will be the world ambassador for Iberian HamHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 25 January 2022 -...

Chubb Commits US$10,000 Grant to Support Dementia Care in Singapore

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 25 January 2022 - The Chubb Charitable Foundation announced today that it has committed a USD10,000 grant to Dementia Singapore – a Social...