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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...

The Karen Leung Foundation: The ExtraOrdinary Exhibition Returns to Overcome Female Disease Stigma through Art

Featuring artists such as Claudia Chanhoi, Polo Bourieau and Sophia Hotung to promote women’s health and holistic well-being.HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 September 2021...

T&T Group and Ørsted to invest 30 billion USD in offshore wind power development in Vietnam

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 10 September 2021 - On September 9, 2021, T&T Group, a multi-industry group of Vietnam and Ørsted,...

MICT’s CEO Darren Mercer Pre-celebrates The Soon To Be Launched “MAGPIE INVEST” In New York

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 September 2021 - Darren Mercer, the Chief Executive Officer of the NASDAQ listed company MICT Inc. (MICT) and...

Amid Prevalent Skills Mismatch, Workers with Skills Gaps Not Prioritised for Training

Skills mismatch continues to be the most prevalent form of mismatches (63%) according to business leadersWorkers with skills gaps are not the top...

Quilter International: Nearly half a million people issued British National Overseas passports

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 September 2021 - New data gathered by Quilter International shows that close to half a million British...

AIA continues to celebrate 90 years in Singapore with exciting return of “AIA Live” online health and wellness event series

Series will provide Singaporeans exclusive access to events with local influencers and global stars, helping them to live Healthier, Longer, Better LivesSINGAPORE - Media ...