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...

CPA Australia: Mainland Chinese businesses lead the way in technology usage in Asia Pacific

Survey reveals Mainland Chinese businesses lead technology usage in region.91 per cent of survey respondents expect to increase technology investment.Cybersecurity concerns identified as...

Foresight Begins Proof of Concept Project with a Leading Chinese Vehicle Manufacturer

The POC project in China follows the recently announced MOU with CheryNESS ZIONA, ISRAEL - News Direct - 27 August 2021 - Foresight Autonomous...

Chinese Investors Propose Laos-China-Vietnam Triangle Development

Authorities in Phongsaly Province have approved a feasibility study for the development and construction of a new Special Economic Zone at the borders of...

A New Paradigm: AptameX, A Synthetic, Saliva-Based Rapid Covid-19 Diagnostic Test with Sensitivity at CT Scores >25

PT Achiko Medika Indonesia and PT Indofarma Tbk are delighted to announce the product and registration emergency use approval of its revolutionary diagnostic test...

SunMirror AG Agrees to Acquire Latitude 66 Cobalt Oy with its advanced battery metals portfolio to strengthen its position as Europe’s ‘Green Metals’ company

SunMirror expands business activities to Finland, one of the most attractive mining areas in the worldAgrees to acquire the largest exploration tenement holding in...

SF REIT Announces First Set of Interim Results after Listing

Operational Performance Poised to Benefit from Strong Demand for Modern Logistics and Warehousing PropertiesOperational Highlights for the Reporting Period From 29 April 2021 ("Date...