Graphion Energy Solutions USA has introduced a game-changing technology that allows electric motorcycles to fully charge in just 10 minutes on September 23 in Vientiane. This innovative service launched ahead of the 2024 ASEAN Energy Business Forum, is set to make electric transportation more accessible and eco-friendly in Laos.
Graphion’s new technology addresses a key concern for electric vehicle owners—battery life and range. With the ability to fully charge in just 10 minutes, riders no longer need to worry about running out of battery during their trips. This fast-charging solution is expected to make electric motorcycles a more practical and appealing choice for daily commuting.
In addition to rapid charging, Graphion offers services that enhance the electric mobility experience in Laos. Riders can convert their existing gasoline-powered motorcycles into electric ones, helping reduce waste and extend the life of their bikes. Users can also earn tokens for charging their bikes and adopting eco-friendly habits. Graphion plans to install free charging stations across Laos, providing easy access for electric motorcycle owners. To ensure the sustainability of the project, the company will train local workers in maintaining and producing fast-charging technology.
Graphion’s fast chargers are designed to be affordable and easy to install. The company is funding the project initially but plans to seek additional support from various clean energy programs.
The project is a partnership between Graphion and the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Laos, to make 30 percent of vehicles on the road electric by 2030. The new 10-minute charging technology is expected to play a key role in this effort.
Beyond technology, Graphion is committed to promoting environmental awareness in Laos. The company aims to educate local communities about sustainability and responsible energy use.
As part of the launch, Graphion will unveil eight new charging stations in Vientiane, which will serve as models for future expansion across the country.
Nam Ki Yong, CEO of Graphion, expressed excitement about the project, calling it a significant step toward sustainable energy in Laos. The Minister of Energy and Mines of Laos also emphasized the importance of this collaboration for improving energy efficiency in the country.
Looking ahead, Graphion plans to work with local companies to provide ongoing support for electric motorcycle technology, including the supply of necessary parts. With millions of gasoline motorcycles in Southeast Asia, including 2 million in Laos, this initiative is critical for reducing carbon emissions and gasoline dependence.
Graphion and the Lao energy department will co-sponsor the 2024 ASEAN Energy Business Forum in Vientiane on September 25, where they will present their vision for expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the region.
Graphion Energy Solutions USA, founded in 2005, specializes in converting gasoline motorcycles to electric models and developing fast-charging technologies. The company is based in Las Vegas and Irvine, California, with operations in South Korea and Laos.
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Lao food and drink producers are preparing to export their products tariff-free to the United Kingdom (UK) under the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). This initiative provides Lao exporters with access to the UK market without the burden of import tariffs, opening up new growth opportunities.
On 19 September, the UK’s Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security, Douglas Alexander, alongside with the British Ambassador to Laos, Mel Barlow, met with Laotian coffee producers and Yoyo Laos Sauce representatives to discuss how the DTCS will support their expansion into the UK market.
In the coming weeks, Yoyo Laos Sauce is set to make its first export to the UK under the scheme. Additionally, Lao coffee producers are making significant efforts to enter the UK market. Companies such as Miracle Lao and Comma Coffee are among ten Lao coffee producers benefiting from the UK’s investment partnerships program, which provides critical support in branding, marketing, and international business connections.
The UK’s USD 265,000 (GBP 200,000) investment program has helped Lao producers travel to Manchester to meet potential buyers and establish long-term trade partnerships. The program also offers training and guidance, helping them prepare for sustained success in international markets.
Under the DCTS, Laos enjoys zero percent import tariffs on all products, except arms and ammunition. This exemption is expected to save Laos an estimated USD 1,7 million (GBP 1.3 million) in tariffs annually, further boosting the USD 147 million (GBP 111 million) trade relationship between the two countries.
Minister Alexander emphasized the importance of trade in supporting economic development and growth. By facilitating duty-free exports from Laos and other developing nations, the DCTS helps boost local industries, raise incomes, and create jobs, while also providing UK consumers with a wider variety of products.
The DCTS is widely recognized as one of the most generous and straightforward trading preference schemes started last year, with over 90 percent of Lao exports to the UK already eligible for duty-free access. Moreover, the scheme will further enhance mutual prosperity by encouraging more ASEAN exports to the UK, with over 70 percent of ASEAN imports entering the UK duty-free during its first year.
https://www.tourismlaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/UK-DTCS.jpg6271200Sylivanla Vongphachanhhttps://www.tourismlaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lao-Simply-Beautiful-.webpSylivanla Vongphachanh2024-10-30 11:03:332024-10-09 11:05:23Lao Producers Gear Up for Duty-Free Exports to UK Under New Trade Scheme
Lao dancer Phetnilan “Golf” Keovongsy, also known as Bboy KA-G, secured third place in the single dance competition at the Kaohsiung Respect Culture Breaking International Championship 2024, held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 15 September.
Golf was the sole representative from Laos at the event, earning his spot by winning the Lao HipHop Festival 2024 in May.
Golf holds his award banner for a photo (photo credit: Lao National TV)
Competing against participants from 11 countries, Golf shared the third-place podium with Indian dancer “Tornado.” Shiprock from Russia claimed second place, while Japan’s Shou won first.
Reflecting on his unexpected success, Golf, who had competed in the same event the previous year, said, “I wasn’t as nervous this time around, but my goal was just to make it to the top eight.
Getting third place was already a jackpot for me.”At 27, Golf has been dancing for a total of 14 years, having taken his passion seriously in 2014 after competing in Vietnam’s “Battle of the Year 2014″—an experience he described as “one of my biggest dreams.”From that moment, he knew he wanted to pursue dancing as a career.
Golf also encourages others to follow their passion for dancing. He advises aspiring dancers to start now and invites them to join him for practice sessions at That Luang from 6 pm to 9 pm three to four days a week on non-rainy days. Looking ahead, Golf is set to compete again on 30 November, representing the dance team “Southeast Asia” in Shenzhen, China.
Graphion Energy Unveils 10-Minute Charging Technology for Electric Motorcycles in Laos
Graphion Energy Solutions USA has introduced a game-changing technology that allows electric motorcycles to fully charge in just 10 minutes on September 23 in Vientiane. This innovative service launched ahead of the 2024 ASEAN Energy Business Forum, is set to make electric transportation more accessible and eco-friendly in Laos.
Graphion’s new technology addresses a key concern for electric vehicle owners—battery life and range. With the ability to fully charge in just 10 minutes, riders no longer need to worry about running out of battery during their trips. This fast-charging solution is expected to make electric motorcycles a more practical and appealing choice for daily commuting.
In addition to rapid charging, Graphion offers services that enhance the electric mobility experience in Laos. Riders can convert their existing gasoline-powered motorcycles into electric ones, helping reduce waste and extend the life of their bikes. Users can also earn tokens for charging their bikes and adopting eco-friendly habits. Graphion plans to install free charging stations across Laos, providing easy access for electric motorcycle owners. To ensure the sustainability of the project, the company will train local workers in maintaining and producing fast-charging technology.
Graphion’s fast chargers are designed to be affordable and easy to install. The company is funding the project initially but plans to seek additional support from various clean energy programs.
The project is a partnership between Graphion and the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Laos, to make 30 percent of vehicles on the road electric by 2030. The new 10-minute charging technology is expected to play a key role in this effort.
Beyond technology, Graphion is committed to promoting environmental awareness in Laos. The company aims to educate local communities about sustainability and responsible energy use.
As part of the launch, Graphion will unveil eight new charging stations in Vientiane, which will serve as models for future expansion across the country.
Nam Ki Yong, CEO of Graphion, expressed excitement about the project, calling it a significant step toward sustainable energy in Laos. The Minister of Energy and Mines of Laos also emphasized the importance of this collaboration for improving energy efficiency in the country.
Looking ahead, Graphion plans to work with local companies to provide ongoing support for electric motorcycle technology, including the supply of necessary parts. With millions of gasoline motorcycles in Southeast Asia, including 2 million in Laos, this initiative is critical for reducing carbon emissions and gasoline dependence.
Graphion and the Lao energy department will co-sponsor the 2024 ASEAN Energy Business Forum in Vientiane on September 25, where they will present their vision for expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the region.
Graphion Energy Solutions USA, founded in 2005, specializes in converting gasoline motorcycles to electric models and developing fast-charging technologies. The company is based in Las Vegas and Irvine, California, with operations in South Korea and Laos.
For further inquiries, contact:
JY Kim
PR Manager, Graphion Energy Solutions
Email: graphion24@gmail.com
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2024/09/24/graphion-energy-unveils-10-minute-charging-technology-for-electric-motorcycles-in-laos/
Lao Producers Gear Up for Duty-Free Exports to UK Under New Trade Scheme
Lao food and drink producers are preparing to export their products tariff-free to the United Kingdom (UK) under the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). This initiative provides Lao exporters with access to the UK market without the burden of import tariffs, opening up new growth opportunities.
On 19 September, the UK’s Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security, Douglas Alexander, alongside with the British Ambassador to Laos, Mel Barlow, met with Laotian coffee producers and Yoyo Laos Sauce representatives to discuss how the DTCS will support their expansion into the UK market.
In the coming weeks, Yoyo Laos Sauce is set to make its first export to the UK under the scheme. Additionally, Lao coffee producers are making significant efforts to enter the UK market. Companies such as Miracle Lao and Comma Coffee are among ten Lao coffee producers benefiting from the UK’s investment partnerships program, which provides critical support in branding, marketing, and international business connections.
The UK’s USD 265,000 (GBP 200,000) investment program has helped Lao producers travel to Manchester to meet potential buyers and establish long-term trade partnerships. The program also offers training and guidance, helping them prepare for sustained success in international markets.
Under the DCTS, Laos enjoys zero percent import tariffs on all products, except arms and ammunition. This exemption is expected to save Laos an estimated USD 1,7 million (GBP 1.3 million) in tariffs annually, further boosting the USD 147 million (GBP 111 million) trade relationship between the two countries.
Minister Alexander emphasized the importance of trade in supporting economic development and growth. By facilitating duty-free exports from Laos and other developing nations, the DCTS helps boost local industries, raise incomes, and create jobs, while also providing UK consumers with a wider variety of products.
The DCTS is widely recognized as one of the most generous and straightforward trading preference schemes started last year, with over 90 percent of Lao exports to the UK already eligible for duty-free access. Moreover, the scheme will further enhance mutual prosperity by encouraging more ASEAN exports to the UK, with over 70 percent of ASEAN imports entering the UK duty-free during its first year.
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2024/09/23/lao-producers-gear-up-for-duty-free-exports-to-uk-under-new-trade-scheme/
Lao Dancer Phetnilan “Golf” Keovongsy Wins Third at Kaohsiung Breaking Championship
Lao dancer Phetnilan “Golf” Keovongsy, also known as Bboy KA-G, secured third place in the single dance competition at the Kaohsiung Respect Culture Breaking International Championship 2024, held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 15 September.
Golf was the sole representative from Laos at the event, earning his spot by winning the Lao HipHop Festival 2024 in May.
Competing against participants from 11 countries, Golf shared the third-place podium with Indian dancer “Tornado.” Shiprock from Russia claimed second place, while Japan’s Shou won first.
Reflecting on his unexpected success, Golf, who had competed in the same event the previous year, said, “I wasn’t as nervous this time around, but my goal was just to make it to the top eight.
Getting third place was already a jackpot for me.”At 27, Golf has been dancing for a total of 14 years, having taken his passion seriously in 2014 after competing in Vietnam’s “Battle of the Year 2014″—an experience he described as “one of my biggest dreams.”From that moment, he knew he wanted to pursue dancing as a career.
Golf also encourages others to follow their passion for dancing. He advises aspiring dancers to start now and invites them to join him for practice sessions at That Luang from 6 pm to 9 pm three to four days a week on non-rainy days. Looking ahead, Golf is set to compete again on 30 November, representing the dance team “Southeast Asia” in Shenzhen, China.
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2024/09/20/lao-dancer-phetnilan-golf-keovongsy-secures-third-place-at-kaohsiung-breaking-championship/