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Laos to Launch Digital ID Cards Nationwide in October 2025

Starting October, Laos will roll out nationwide digital ID cards, a move to modernize identification and enhance public administration. The new digital ID card will serve as official proof of identity from birth to death, replacing the old paper-based system, said Kaenchanh Phommachack, Director of the Department of Census Management...

Laos Launches Commercial Operations of Southeast Asia’s Largest Wind Farm

Laos launched its first wind power project on 22 August.   The 600-megawatt Monsoon Wind Power...

Authorities Seize Illegal Signal Repeaters in Vientiane Capital

The Ministry of Technology and Communications investigated and uncovered the illegal use of foreign-made...

VISA Partners with M moneyX to Expand Digital Payments in Laos

Lao Mobile Money Sole Co., Ltd., the operator of M moneyX, has signed a...

Mobile Phones Fuel Surge in Savings: What the Global Trend Means for Laos

More adults than ever in low- and middle-income countries now have bank or other...

Vietnam’s Internet Speed Affected by Undersea Cable Fault

Due to Monday's technical issues with APG's undersea connection and the ongoing repairs to two additional undersea cables, Vietnam's internet speed will continue to...

Laos, South Korea Allow QR Payments for Travelers

The launch of a cross-border payment service from Banque Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL), and South Korean company GLN International, will provide...

BCEL Allows Customers to Receive Remittance Via MoneyGram

Banque Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) has announced that customers will now be able to receive international bank transfers directly into their...

Streaming Platforms Gain Ground in Southeast Asia

International streaming platforms including Netflix and Disney+ see Southeast Asia as a coveted market, with a massive pool of potential subscribers. The Star reports that...

Google Wallet Launches in Thailand and Vietnam

Google Wallet is a digital wallet that allows one to securely store credit and debit cards, tickets, passes, keys, and IDs. It was launched...

Laos Ranks Fourth at Cyber SEA Game 2022

The Cyber SEA Game was recently held in Bangkok, Thailand, and the Lao team put up quite an impressive performance in the competition.   Sponsored by...