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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...

Brands Eyeing Chinese Expats in Singapore to Fuel Sales Post-COVID-19

As retail sales steadily recover, Chinese Expats have renewed their strong shopping sentiment with 63% spending more post COVID-19: EternityX survey reveals.SINGAPORE - Media ...

Blue Cross Dynasty VHIS Plan Lifetime Benefit Limit up to HK$48,000,000

8 Deductible Plan Options Offering Flexibility and Cost-Efficiency Apply with Family Members to Enjoy Triple Offer ...

HDBank gets US$50 million from French development agency to finance green projects

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 17 September 2021 - Proparco, the French Development Finance Institution, has granted a US$50 million loan ...

Preface, the Hong Kong-based EdTech Company, Sees 500% YoY Surge in Revenue, Overcoming Impact of Pandemic

Series A Funding Completed to Fuel Growth in Coding Education Cultivate Future Global Talents, Build Coding as Universal LanguageTOKYO, JAPAN and LONDON, UK - Media...

Prince Group Joins Asia’s Responsible Enterprise Club

NGO Enterprise Asia picks Prince Group in Cambodia for Social Empowerment award; Organizer receives more than 500 entriesPHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - Media OutReach - 17 September...

Study Suggests Food Can Suppress Main Dengue Fever-Like Symptoms

Clinical trial confirms Kirin Holdings’ Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma effective against the cureless and vaccineless virusTOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 17 September 2021...