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Laos’s Credit Rating Upgraded After Bond Sale, Hong Kong Tax Pact

Laos has received a credit rating upgrade after issuing a USD 500 million international bond and signing a tax agreement with Hong Kong aimed at reducing costs for cross-border investors. On 29 October, S&P Global Ratings upgraded Laos’s long-term credit rating from CCC+ to B-, with a stable outlook, indicating...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Laos Links South Korea Work Visas to Overstay Rates as Program Expands

Laos will suspend access to South Korea’s seasonal work program for 3 years if...

Laos Targets Faster Border Checks in USD 5 Million Trade Project

Laos is preparing local businesses for higher costs when selling goods abroad, as the...

Vientiane’s Shared E-Bikes Return Amid Parking, Licensing Concerns

Red electric bikes bearing the “Laos Shared E-Bike” logo have reappeared across Vientiane, raising...

Microsoft launches Code; Without Barriers across nine countries in Asia Pacific

Thirteen companies join Microsoft to increase employability of female technical talent and nurture entrepreneurs across Asia PacificSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 23 September 2021 - Microsoft...

O.C. Tanner Unveils Landmark Study, the 2022 Global Culture Report, as Companies Continue to Navigate the “Great Resignation” Era

In a world where employers no longer hold all of the cards, the fourth annual report provides a roadmap for organisations as they move...

Callsign survey says half of consumers blame banks, retailers, social media companies and telcos for scam message explosion

Survey shows erosion of digital trust, with fed up consumers saying more needs to be done to protect their personal informationHONG KONG SAR - Media...

VITAL Chooses X0PA AI as its Platform of Choice for Objectivity and Efficiency

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 23 September 2021 - X0PA AI's AI recruitment platform is the platform of choice for VITAL. VITAL, the Central Agency for Shared...

APICORP Launches Its Inaugural Green Bond Framework

DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA - EQS Newswire - 22 September 2021 - Green Bond Framework follows the approval of the...

Midea Comes Onboard the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 as Official Sponsor

Enabling 492 million Fans in Southeast Asia to Enjoy the Region’s Premier Football Tournament at HomeGUANGDONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 22 September 2021...