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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...

Thorium – A new abundant energy source

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 20 January 2022 - At the "Science for Life" symposium launched on January 19, ahead of the VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony,...

Jasa Sarjana introduces rebranded ACTIV-e Film by ICE-μ for Mazda Cars in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 20 January 2022 - Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd continues to bolster its line-up of window tint products, with its rebranding of...

Reckitt’s Survey Uncovers HK Couples’ Attitude Towards Intimacy and Home Hygiene

Men and women concerned over completely opposite topics, with about 40% had conflicts over ‘intimate relationship’ or ‘home hygiene’ HONG KONG SAR - Media...

MSIG Launches ‘Pledge A Difference’ Initiative To Assist Food Aid Foundation In Supporting B40 Families Through Difficult Times

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 20 January 2022 - MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd "(MSIG Malaysia)", has partnered with Food Aid Foundation (FAF), a non-profit governmental organization (NGO) that...

AIA appoints new Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for Singapore

This latest appointment builds on the company’s ESG push, following its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 January 2022...

Meet Surface Pro 8 – the most powerful 2-in-1 Surface built for Windows 11

Microsoft announces pre-orders of new Surface Pro 8 starting 20 January in SingaporeSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 January 2022 -...