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Laos to Implement Nationwide Digital ID Card System

Laos is ready to roll out a nationwide digital ID card system as part of its broader effort to modernize public services.  The recent announcement, published on the Department of Mass Media’s official Facebook page on 7 May, confirmed that Laos is ready to take the project to the next...

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...

Beijing to Roll Out AI Lessons for Primary, Secondary Students

AFP - All primary and secondary schools in Beijing will introduce artificial intelligence classes...

Digital Growth in Laos with Internet Faster by 17.8 percent in Early 2025

The internet and social media landscape in Laos experienced significant growth in 2025, driven...

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...