Laos

Laos rolls out digital ID with support from Japan, Vietnam
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2 January, 2026

Laos rolls out digital ID with support from Japan, Vietnam

After a successful pilot in the capital of Vientiane, Laos is issuing the digital ID across the country as the...
Pacific islands face tech woes; Vietnam, Laos seek digital ties
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8 December, 2025

Pacific islands face tech woes; Vietnam, Laos seek digital ties

A new report warns Pacific Island countries' digital push faces hurdles despite progress, while Vietnam and Laos deepen cooperation on...
Biometrics rise in policing as Laos launches digital IDs
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8 September, 2025

Biometrics rise in policing as Laos launches digital IDs

A 2025 report finds law enforcement adopting biometrics rapidly, while Laos rolls out digital ID cards to replace paper and...
Laos, Vietnam on e-wallet; Digital pay surges in Malaysia
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29 July, 2025

Laos, Vietnam on e-wallet; Digital pay surges in Malaysia

Laos and Vietnam launch LamoPay for seamless cross-border payments, while 99% of Malaysians embrace digital wallets, QR codes, and Tap...
Vietnam calls for digital transformation
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26 February, 2025

Vietnam calls for digital transformation

Vietnam hurries toward digital transformation, with a chief of the ruling party looking to integrate blockchain and AI into key...
Laos threatens BTC miners with shutdown for inactivity
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15 November, 2023

Laos threatens BTC miners with shutdown for inactivity

The Laos government says that two of the 15 authorized miners had made no progress, while others had delayed in...