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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...

Job Opportunities Up 22% in Q2 2021 from Q1: Michael Page Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 17 August 2021 - Global recruitment specialists Michael Page Malaysia witnessed the number of jobs rise in Q2 2021...

Alibaba-backed SaaS company SleekFlow was selected by 500 Startups for their Global Launch Program

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 17 August 2021 - Having recently raised a six-figure USD Pre-Series A round investment from...

China Remains the Largest Foreign Investor in Laos

China remains the largest foreign investor in Laos, undertaking a total of 813 projects worth USD 16 billion. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning...

Innovation Decisions Accelerated: TechInsights Acquires VLSI Research

OTTAWA, CANADA - News Direct - 16 August 2021 - TechInsights Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of VLSI Research Inc., the award-winning provider of...

Jaguar Racing finish runners-up in season seven of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

Jaguar Racing finish runners-up in season seven of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship teams’ standings Jaguar Racing driver, Sam Bird, scythed...

JWA Dubai launches inaugural call for entries

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 16 August 2021 - The Jewellery World Awards (JWA), a prestigious and well respected event for...