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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...

Axion Global Asset Management secures regulatory approval to manage cryptocurrency funds

The Smart Beta Fund provides secure and diversified exposure to “Large-cap" Cryptocurrency Opportunities HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 20 January 2022 - Axion Global...

JWA Dubai unveils inaugural panel of judges

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 20 January 2022 - In line with its goal of recognising the growing importance of the gemstone...

Bybit Announces Launch of NFT Platform With Mystery Boxes of Monster Galaxy NFTs, Exclusive Artworks Curated by ONBD and REALY Apparel

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 January 2022 - Bybit, one of the world's fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges, announced the launch of the Bybit...

Joyas Joins Hands with Splendid Powerful to Venture into The Fintech and NFT Sector

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 January 2022 - Joyas International Holdings Limited ( "Joyas"), currently listed on the Catalist board of Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (stock...

Splendid Powerful Establishes A Joint Venture with Joyas to Enter into The Fintech and NFT Sector

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 20 January 2022 - Silver Map Holdings Corporation Limited ( "Silver Map"), the majority shareholder of Splendid Powerful Limited ("Splendid...

KPMG’s Singapore Budget 2022 proposal highlights ESG, global tax and enterprise support measures to build lasting companies on a fragile planet

S$1b Green Energy Investment Fund, Green Financing Bank and laws against greenwashing among ...