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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, Vietnam to Enhance Disaster Preparedness with Digital Innovation

Laos and Vietnam have formalized agreements to enhance disaster management capabilities by establishing data and communication centers. This initiative was solidified during a meeting on...

Laos to Digitize Citizenship Records, Prime Minister Says

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has announced plans to establish a new digital national database for citizen registration and identity card issuance, to enhance national...

Laos Unveils Electronic Certificate of Origin Issuing System to Boost Trade

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) of Laos, with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has launched an enhanced...

Laos to Raise VAT to 10 Percent on Digital Platforms

Starting 1 August, digital platforms like Google, Facebook, and Amazon will enforce a 10 percent value-added tax (VAT) on customers in Laos, following the...

UNODC Launches Campaign to Promote Safe, Responsible Use of Technology For All

With the misuse of technology posing a serious threat across Southeast Asia for the past few years, the United Nations Office on Drugs and...

China Targets Southeast Asia in Bid to Lead Global EV Market

China's growing electric vehicle (EV) industry has its eyes set on dominating the Southeast Asian market as part of its broader ambition to lead...