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Singapore to inspect Credit Suisse, others in $2bn scandal
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/10/2023
» SINGAPORE - Financial regulator in Singapore will conduct an on-site inspection of Credit Suisse Group after at least one of its customers was charged for money laundering in a scandal that has rocked the city-state.
Lao households struggle to survive amid high inflation
Xinhua, Published on 04/08/2023
» VIENTIANE: The cost of living in Laos continued to rise due to the depreciation of the Lao currency kip and high inflation, affecting household incomes and people's standard of living.
Laos opens Chinese-built railway line
AFP, Published on 03/12/2021
» VIENTIANE: A sleek red, blue and white bullet train departed a new Vientiane station on Friday signalling the opening of Laos' US$6 billion Chinese-built railway -- a project tangled in debt and high hopes of an economic boost.
Laos hopes for economic boost from Chinese-built railway
AFP, Published on 28/11/2021
» A new $6 billion Chinese-built railway line opens in Laos this week, bringing hopes of an economic boost to the reclusive nation, but experts are questioning the benefits of a project that has seen thousands of farmers evicted from their land.
Connecting with Laos
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2021
» Landlocked but rich in natural resources and geographically diverse, Laos has a lot to offer. Significant investments from neighbours including China have helped the country achieve economic growth of 6-7% a year over the past decade. Yet, inadequate infrastructure and the absence of a skilled workforce are among the reasons Laos has yet to fulfil its potential.
Farm boy turns noodle magnate
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 08/08/2020
» Bangkok offers the appeal of a better life for many young people from Isan, Thailand's poorest region. Some look for quality education or better jobs, and a better quality of life.
'Amazing Asean' is next chapter in tourism success story
News, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 31/10/2019
» Tourism in Southeast Asia remains healthy despite the global economic slowdown, but this regional success story will only continue if Asean countries ramp up cooperation, experts say.
Once Upon a Time in Da Nang with the convenient direct 3 flights/daily
Published on 29/05/2019
» Thai Vietjet has increased services to the top destinations in Vietnam “Da Nang”, to meet passengers demand and offer more flexibility and convenience to fly. Staying among top “wish-list” destinations in Vietnam for international travelers, Da Nang has become Thais’ favorite and popular ones, obtained surprising growth since 2018.