Science and technology

NAKHON PHANOM, 28 June 2018: Lao PDR is considering a proposal to introduce an eVisa by the end of the year, or possibly in early 2019, according to a tourism official attending the Mekong Tourism Forum.More ...

ACLEDA Bank Lao announced yesterday launched its new “ACLEDA Unity Thanchai” mobile phone banking service. A virtual ‘bank in your hand,’  it provides a convenient and secure way to manage all daily banking transactions anytime and anywhere. It is available in both Lao and English languages and handles transactions in LAK (Lao ...

A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Hatxaykhao village yesterday as construction began for the LaoDC data center, the first licensed, privately owned data center in Laos. The LaoDC data center will be one of the largest data centers in Laos, More  ...

The National University of Laos (NUoL) plans to offer online registration for university entrance exams for the coming academic year to facilitate fast and convenient registration for students. However, online registration particulars have not been officially announced as yet. University authorities are still considering details ...

Representatives from Oudonthani and Vientiane Capital and BEYON Co ltd. have launched four applications, BEYON Oudon City, BEYON KhonKaen City BEYON Nongkhai City and BEYON Muang Lao, which collect all data on tourist attractions, accommodations, shops and restaurants into all-in-one service to provide easy-access, quick ...

Laos and Vietnam have agreed to cooperate in the field of digital information technology after reaching an agreement in Vientiane on Tuesday at the Lao Blockchain Forum.More ...

The Ministry of Home Affairs is issuing ID cards for officials in various departments, which can be used for multiple purposes, notably to replace ATM and social security cards.  Designed to simplify life for officials, the new smart card is in line with the government’s ...

Vientiane Exchange Money will become the first international currency exchange provider that has been certified to allow cryptocurrency transactions. This is considered a momentous occasion and the importance of how new technology will play a role in peoples’ lives, offering new experiences and opportunities in ...