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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...

Laos’s Major Telecom Operators Gear Up for 5G Network

Laos is gearing up to roll out a 5G network, with the country’s two leading telecom operators, Lao Telecom and Unitel, testing or planning...

Laos to Offer Free Wi-Fi at Landmarks in Vientiane

Laos has launched a project to offer free Wi-Fi at landmarks in its capital Vientiane in a move to cater to not only the...

Laos to Join Regional Electric Vehicle Boom

Laos has launched a new electric vehicle project, joining its neighbors in Southeast Asia where the growth of the EV market is set to...

Laos to Develop Localized Office Software with Korean Support

South Korean software developer Hancom has announced that it will support Laos to develop localized office software. Currently, Microsoft’s MS Word and MS Office, as...

Alipay Payment Platform Set to Enter Laos

Chinese mobile payment platform Alipay is set to make a foray into Laos after Lao Development Bank (LDB) entered into an agreement with KIWI...

BCEL, UnionPay to Launch QR Code Payment Service in Laos

Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) has joined hands with Chinese payment service provider UnionPay International (UPI) to roll out new QR...