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Wattay Airport Introduces New Document Examination Machine to Detect Fake Documents

On 12 February, Wattay International Airport introduced a new document examination machine, Video Spectral Comparator (VSC), designed to detect fraudulent travel documents, enhancing the airport’s security measures. Provided by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the tool is equipped with advanced features to improve the verification process for passports, banknotes,...

Government Assures No Social Media Shutdown After Panic Over Foreign Internet Restrictions

The Ministry of Technology and Communications has released a clarification following widespread panic among...

Laos Sees Growth in Internet Access, Social Media Use in 2024

The use of the internet and social media in Laos observed growth in 2024,...

Laos Adopts Satellite Technology to Boost Carbon Credit Potential

Laos is leveraging satellite remote sensing technology to calculate carbon stocks across nine forest...

Laos, Vietnam Launch Cross-Border QR Code Payment System

On 9 January, Laos and Vietnam officially launched a cross-currency transaction service, connecting their...

iPhone 14 Lineup Available in Laos by Mercantile

Mercantile Pacific will offer the most advanced pro lineup ever with iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, featuring the first 48MP camera...

Laos Ranks 111th in the World by Digital Quality of Life

The fourth annual edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) reports that Laos is the 7th worst country to live in regarding...

UN Calls for Inclusive and Fair Digital Transformation in Asia and the Pacific

The rapid, widespread adoption of digital technology, spurred in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic, and its economic and societal ramifications are the key...

Vietnam Orders Tech Firms to Store User Data Locally

Vietnam has ordered tech firms to store user data locally and establish local offices in a new move to tighten cybersecurity regulations. Reuters reports that...

Russian University Director Visits Lao Minister of Technology and Communications

The Russian Director of Sirius University paid a courtesy visit to the Lao Minister of Technology and Communications yesterday in connection with the completion...

Laos Behind Other ASEAN Nations in Digital Maturity

Laos ranks ninth out of the ten ASEAN countries in terms of digital access, affordability, and quality of internet services, according to a new...