Technologies

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Government officials, researchers, students and individuals from the private sector gathered in Vientiane yesterday to discuss research and development in the Industry 4.0 era.A seminar titled “Science, Technology and Innovation in the I.R 4.0” took place at the National Convention Centre ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – A ride hailing service operating in Laos will be represented at the Mekong Innovation Startup in Tourism (MIST) meeting in Thailand next week.LOCA, a Lao startup and a major player in the ride hailing business in Laos, has been selected to ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government is launching a free WiFi system at landmarks in the capital under a project supported by the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity.A workshop and launch of the Free Wifi System to Enhance Public and Tourism Services in Laos took place in Vientiane ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos is falling in line with other countries by allowing tourists to apply for a visa online, aiming to bolster the number of foreign visitors.Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sonexay Siphandone, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Saleumxay Kommasith and representatives of other ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos joined other Asean countries for dialogue on pushing forward the alignment of public policy and a regulatory framework to promote a regional cloud computing environment.More than 60 participants from Asean member states, Japanese experts, government officials from ministries, and representatives ...

Singapore-based blockchain services provider EVX Holdings, Pte. Ltd., operating as Everex, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lao Development Bank (LDB) to develop and implement blockchain technology for cross-border payments and trade finance.More ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has drawn up a master plan for the establishment and utilisation of National Spatial Information and Infrastructure in Laos.A final dissemination workshop on the project took place in Vientiane last Friday, organised by the ...

(KPL) The Australian government has provided funding of AUD 430,000 (approx. USD 300,000) to support the Mekong River Commission to implement its initiative in reinvigorating its data, modeling and information systems to provide enhanced and timely information to the public and MRC member countries.According to ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The government must address several challenges as part of efforts to effectively develop e-commerce and make trade more efficient, a recent study reveals. The 2018 study, funded by the World Bank, Australia, Germany, the European Union and Ireland names the main challenges ...

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Laos has taken a step towards the development of electric vehicle systems with the launch of a pilot project for vehicle battery charging stations.The Ministry of Energy and Mines is set to work with the private sector on the project as ...