Vientiane, May 8 -- In a major step toward digital transformation and modernisation of public services, Laos is preparing to launch modern digital identity cards for citizens across the country.
The initiative is part of the Lao government's broader strategy to build a digital government, economy, and society, which is in line with the Lao People's Revolutionary Party's modernisation vision, Lao News Agency reported on Thursday.
The Lao Ministry of Public Security is leading the project, focusing on developing digital infrastructure, strengthening IT capabilities among security personnel, and updating legal frameworks to support the new system, Xinhua reports.
According to The Laotian Times, the initiative will establish a centralised d...