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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...

BR Metals Returns to Top 10 Ranking in Singapore’s Fastest Growing Companies Survey for the 4th Consecutive Year and Introduced Gold Recovery Service

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 24 January 2022 - BR Metals was ranked 7th in the annual Singapore's Fastest Growing Companies survey jointly conducted by The Straits Times...

Inflation in Laos Reached 5.3 Percent in December 2021

The inflation rate in Laos in December was higher than any other month in 2021, climbing to 5.3 percent. Increasing inflation has had a direct...

“Enjoying the beauty of Shanxi and cheering for the Winter Olympics” Shanxi Winter Tourism Promotion and Exchange Activities Week Began on January 22

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach – 22 January 2022 - On January 22, the launching ceremony of Shanxi Winter Tourism Promotion and Exchange Activities Week was held...

JY Grandmark intends to issue of US$152.1 million 7.5% senior notes due 2023

US$149.6M existing notes accepted for exchange offer of 7.5% senior notes due 2022HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 January 2022 - JY...

GLP Launches $1.1 Billion Maiden Vietnam Logistics Development Fund

GLP Vietnam Development Partners I is set to be one of SEA's largest logistics development funds GLP entered the Vietnam market...

Nagarro joins forces with Techmill Global

SINGAPORE - EQS Newswire - 21 January 2022 - Nagarro, a global leader in digital engineering, has reached an agreement with the...