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...

DHL eCommerce Solutions is recognized as a Great Place to Work in Australia

This marks the first time the company has won this accolade, a testament of the excellent organizational culture despite turbulent times brought...

CSG Enhances ZEE5’s Data Ecosystem for Next Era of Personalized, Cross-Channel Entertainment Experiences

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - News Direct - 13 September 2021 - CSG® (NASDAQ: CSGS) today announced a reinforced relationship with ZEE5, one of the largest over the top...

Currency Exchange Businesses to Become Commercial Bank Representatives

Authorities in Laos have ordered currency exchange businesses to transition into representatives of commercial banks across the country. According to a notice issued by the...

New Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy Framework reinforces APICORPS’s commitment to the Energy Transition

ESG policy framework to institutionalize APICORP's commitment to environmental protection, social responsibility, and robust governanceAPICORP targets allocating US$ 1 bn to green energy projects...

Yip’s Chemical Announces Details of Scrip Dividend Scheme for 2021 Interim and 50th Anniversary Special Dividends, Issue Price of the Scrip Shares Set at...

Major Shareholder and Core Management Members Opt for Scrip Shares as a Vote of Confidence to Business OutlookHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13...

Reckitt and its brand Dettol named Official Hygiene Partner for Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2021 to support the much-anticipated event with enhanced protection

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 September 2021 - Reckitt and its brand Dettol is joining the Standard Chartered Hong...