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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...

Amazon Launches IP Accelerator in Singapore to Help Small Businesses Secure Trademarks and Protect Their Brands

IP Accelerator connects small and medium-sized businesses with a network of trusted Singapore Intellectual Property (IP) law firms that will charge competitive fees on...

Kenanga Investment Bank’s 1H21 net profit increases 4-fold to RM64.7 million

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 26 August 2021 - Malaysia's leading independent investment bank, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad ("Kenanga" or the "Group")...

CIFI Group Announces 2021 Interim Results

Revenue grew by 58.0% year on year to RMB36.4 billion and Interim dividend amounted to HK12 cents per shareRental...

HOPE Telecare seeks volunteer doctors to join telemedicine task force, Offering free virtual medical consultation for the public

YANGON, MYANMAR - Media OutReach - 26 August 2021 - In conjunction with its launch, HOPE Telecare, Myanmar's latest all-in-one digital healthcare platform, is...

DHL Supply Chain recognized as a Great Place to Work® across Asia

Its commitment to build a team of #ConnectedPeople has won itself this accolade across nine countries in the region, including a re-certification...

Crypto Exchange Bybit Backs Esports Heavyweight Virtus.pro

Russia's most decorated esports club teams up with the go-to platform for crypto loversBybit closes its fourth professional gaming sponsorship deal this...