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...

KYAN Therapeutics Announces Collaboration with Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology for Accelerated Drug Discovery and Development of Nucleic Acids

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 19 August 2021 - KYAN Therapeutics, Inc. (KYAN), a developer of optimised therapeutics, and the Agency of Science, Technology...

CUHK Business School Research Looks at How Earthquake Experiences Affected People’s Spending Habits in China

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 19 August 2021 - China has seen some of the most destructive earthquakes in history. For example, the devastating 2008...

Bybit Announces Sponsorship of Legendary Esports Team NAVI

Fast growing crypto exchange meets esports legend on meteoric riseBybit says this marks the beginning of its foray into esports collaborationsNAVI players to...

Love, Bonito Takes Over Hong Kong’s Iconic Trams to Celebrate New Local Online Experience

Five week tram presence along with month-long social campaign commemorates the launch of localised website providing Hongkongers a seamless online shopping experience HONG...

The rise and rise of TECNO

DELHI, INDIA - African Media Agency - 18 August 2021 - In cities like Lagos, Nairobi and Addis Ababa, busy streets are...

Food-tech startup Shandi raises second seed round to manufacture plant-based chicken in Singapore

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 18 August 2021 - Plant-based food-tech company Shandi has closed its second seed round led by Singapore-headquartered Tolaram –...