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Laos Issues Payment Guidelines for 1% Digital Revenue Contribution

The Ministry of Technology and Communications has officially detailed enforcement measures for a regulation requiring all digital service providers in Laos to contribute 1 percent of their gross revenue to the Digital Telecommunications Development Fund (DTTDF), a key component of the country’s push for nationwide digital transformation. In a notice...

Green and Smart Mobility Launches EV Platform, VinFast Car Sales in Laos

On 17 May, Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), the operator of...

Laos to Implement Nationwide Digital ID Card System

Laos is ready to roll out a nationwide digital ID card system as part...

Bus-Rapid-Transit Road Rushing to be Completed Before Lao New Year

Vientiane is committed to completing the construction of the Setthathirath Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)...

ChatGPT Can Forge Bank Transfer Slips, Thai Blogger Warns

A recent discovery by a Thai blogger has raised alarms about the potential misuse...

Laos, Vietnam Launch Cross-Border QR Code Payment System

On 9 January, Laos and Vietnam officially launched a cross-currency transaction service, connecting their cross-border retail payment systems via QR codes. This initiative, a collaboration...

Meta Removes Third-Party AR Filters on its Platforms Starting 14 January

Meta has announced that, starting 14 January, it will discontinue all third-party face filters and Augmented Reality (AR) effects on Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger....

Laos, China Launch QR Payment System for Cashless Tourism

Traveling between Laos and China is now easier with a QR payment system that enables tourists to make cashless transactions. Chinese visitors can already...

ASEAN Defense Ministers Unite in Laos for Peace and Security Talks

The 18th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 11th ADMM-Plus successfully concluded in Vientiane, Laos, from 19 to 22 November. Held under the...

Laos, Japan Partner to Develop Advanced Digital Identity System

The Lao and Japanese governments are collaborating to develop and implement a digital identity system in Laos through a partnership with Japanese companies. The initiative...

Lao Journalists’ Association Unveils First Digital Hub for Environmental Advocacy

The Lao Journalists’ Association (LJA) has launched a new website to enhance environmental awareness through comprehensive news coverage and collaboration, establishing the first digital...