A cryptocurrency mining operation was launched in the Bachiang Chaleunsouk district of Champasack province; Lao Crypto Mining and AIF Group, with United Power of Asia, plan to increase facilities to around 6.000 machines by the end of the year

The programme for the Laotian New Year festival in Luang Prabang has been announced, with a range of activities for visitors and residents from 11 to 20 April

Prudential Laos launched digital life insurance, a tool designed to narrow the protection gap

FAO, through its Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases, started two-week training courses on animal quarantine management in Sing district, border area with China, to accelerate safer livestock trade and improve exports

As chair of ASEAN in 2024, the country will also host the ASEAN Tourism Forum in January, allowing the bloc's nations to discuss travel and tourism issues