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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 Faces a Growing E-Commerce “Scamdemic”

Lao netizens are now contending with a surge in scams perpetrated through social media platforms, giving rise to what's being termed a "scamdemic." This...

Thai Digital Minister Proposes Shutting Down Facebook Due to Scam Ads

Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn is keen on seeking a court date later this month, to submit a proposal to shut...

Slowly Moving Forward, Laos Ranks 140th in Global Broadband Internet Speed

Laos has ranked 140th in the world for internet speed according to a study conducted this year by researchers who analyzed broadband speeds across 220...

Thailand Launches First Tokamak in Southeast Asia, as Major Milestone in Clean Energy Research

Thailand launched the first tokamak device in Southeast Asia on Tuesday with the help of Chinese scientists, marking a milestone in the development of...

Laos Vows to Expand Nationwide Mobile Phone Coverage by 2025

Lao Ministry of Science and Technology has pledged to increase mobile phone coverage in the country, especially in rural areas by 2025.  Mr. Boviengkham Vongdara,...

How South Korea’s Flash Flood Forecasting System Could Be Beneficial to Laos

A new flood forecasting and early warning system developed in South Korea could prove to be a lifesaving new technology for Laos and other...