OP-ED: China, Hong Kong’s Strategic Investments in Laos Usher in a New Era of Economic Collaboration
Op-Ed by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) In the post-COVID era, Chinese investment in Laos has surged dramatically, positioning China to overtake Thailand as Laos’ top trading partner. According to the Lao Ministry of Planning and Investment, Chinese companies invested in 17 projects worth USD 986 million in...
Laos Launches New Job Search Website to Address Labor Market Challenges
On 14 August, Laos unveiled a new job search website, developed by the Ministry...
Get Ready to Drive: Laos Launches New ‘DoT Smart’ App
To enhance road safety and streamline driver’s license preparation, the Lao government has unveiled...
Laos, Vietnam to Enhance Disaster Preparedness with Digital Innovation
Laos and Vietnam have formalized agreements to enhance disaster management capabilities by establishing data...
Laos to Digitize Citizenship Records, Prime Minister Says
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has announced plans to establish a new digital national database...
InfoSat-Laos DTH Platform on Thaicom
Thaicom – one of Asia’s leading satellite operators – has signed a contract with InfoSat-Laos, DTH) satellite TV operator in Laos- for the launch...
Unitel Reaches $1 Billion Revenue Figure In Laos
Unitel, the brand name of Viettel in Laos, reached US$1 billion in cumulative revenue in seven years of operation in the country. Mobile TV service...
Vietnam, Laos Foster Cooperation in Information Security
Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan and Lao Minister of Post and Telecommunications Thansamay Kommasith have agreed to strengthen future partnership in...
First Beidou CORS Inaugurated in Laos
VIENTIANE - The First Beidou Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) was officially inaugurated at Saysettha Development Zone in Laos' capital Vientiane on Friday. The Beidou...
Can Laos Create a Startup Economy?
Last week, the usually sleepy capital of Vientiane was awoken amidst the commotion and hustle bustle of the 29th ASEAN Summit. Within four days, the...
Longrich Introduces Bioscience Products in Laos
Longrich Bioscience Company, in collaboration with the Technology and Innovation Department under the Ministry of Science and Technology has introduced its bio-sciences products in...