Business

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...

WSOT 2021: Crypto Trading Competition of the Year Made History With $4.09 Million in Prizes

Record number of participants in Bybit's World Series of Trading (WSOT) 2021 drove up total prize pool to a historic $4.09 million,...

Charles Monat Associates expands its Swiss Operations – Highlighting commitment to the business across Switzerland and Europe

CMA represents the first HNW broker to offer a unique value proposition in EuropeMarco Liardo announced as Managing Director of SwitzerlandLuca Bertacchi announced as...

PolyU to Enhance Undergraduate Curriculum From The 2022/23 Academic Year Onwards, Strengthening Students With Diverse Capabilities to Meet Future Societal Needs

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 September 2021 - Given the emergence of Industry 4.0 as a key trend that is shaping the future, innovation...

CTBC Bank becomes first Taiwan client to clear at LCH ForexClear

CTBC Bank has gone live as a client clearing FX derivatives at LCHUBS acted clearing broker for the tradeForexClear's continues to grow its client...

GEODIS expands AirDirect service between Europe and Asia with new route

Global logistics player eyes strong growth in Asia Pacific (APAC) through strategic expansion of its fixed schedule networkHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 September...

World premiere: Viva Frida Kahlo – Immersive Experience

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - Newsaktuell - 20 September 2021 - The first museum for immersive art in Switzerland is opening with a world premiere: Viva Frida...