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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...

Asia’s Largest Tech-Enabled Professional Learning Platform SpeakIn Officially Launches in Singapore

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 18 August 2021 - SpeakIn, Asia's largest tech-enabled professional learning platform, today announced their official launch in Singapore with aspirations...

Test Cybersecurity Skills in Global Capture the Flag Competition

Trend Micro’s annual event builds security skills in the industry’s most critical areas of needHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 18 August 2021...

Successful Job Movement Up 45% in Q2 2021 from Q1: Michael Page Philippines

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach - 18 August 2021 - Global recruitment specialists Michael Page Philippines witnessed the number of successful job...

DHL sees surge in road logistics in Southeast Asia

New DHL whitepaper: renewed economic growth in ASEAN countries will give rise to demand for logistics services as trade recoversRoad freight...

Entrust partners with MK Group to issue 50 million cards for Vietnam’s Chip-Based National ID Card project

The project is the combination of Entrust’s advanced card issuance solutions and MK Group’s deep local footprint to enhance security and safety of the...

Limitless Technology Expands to Australia with “Bloomeroo”

The successful internet holding company launched an online flower delivery service down southPERTH, AUSTRALIA - Media OutReach - 18 August 2021 - Six years after...