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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...

Facebook adds ‘Care’ Emojis during Covid-19 Pandemic

Facebook will be adding new 'care' emojis to its group of reaction emojis amid the Covid-19 pandemic as a way for users to show...

Mass Media Department Launches Official COVID-19 Website

The Lao Government has launched an official website for the purpose of informing the public on issues related to the COVID-19 crisis in Laos. As...

Laos Vulnerable as Microsoft Stops Windows 7 Support

Laos may be vulnerable after Microsoft’s decision to cease support for its Windows 7 operating system, with the latest figures showing more than 35...

Lao Telecom Launches Country’s First electronic SIM card Service

Lao Telecom has launched the country’s first eSIM activation service by teaming up with 10T Tech, an eSIM Solutions Company based in Hong Kong. The...

Unitel Wins Speedtest Award for Fastest Mobile Network in Laos

Unitel has won the Speedtest Awards for mobile network speed during the second and third quarter of 2019. Ookla, the owner of the speedtest.net website,...

Unitel Tests 5G Network in Vientiane

Unitel has officially conducted a 5G test in Laos, becoming the second player to do so after state-owned Lao Telecom. The test, which showed a...