On Wednesday, the Ministry of Technology and Communications launched Lao Digital Week 2025, which will take place from April 2-6 at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane. Taking the theme “Building Resilience and Sustainable Digital Infrastructure for Laos”, the event aims to foster digital transformation, promote a digital economy, and advance technological innovation across all sectors. The launch was attended by President Thongloun Sisoulith and Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society Prasert Chantararuangthong. Attendees included officials from ministries and other government bodies, representatives of international organizations and businesses, and members of the public. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Technology and Communications, Prof Dr Boviengkham Vongdara said this year’s Lao Digital Week also commemorates three important national events, namely the 70th anniversary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Lao PDR, and the 105th anniversary of the birth of President Kaysone Phomvihane.
“In an era where technology is rapidly driving our world, digital transformation is not an option but a critical necessity for the socio-economic development of Laos,” he added.
The government has defined a national digital transformation strategy based on three main pillars: digital government, digital economy, and digital society.
Advances in digitalization will be pursued through the 20-year national digital economy development vision (2021-2040) and the 10-year national digital economy development strategy (2021-2030), Mr Boviengkham said.
Lao Digital Week serves as a platform to showcase and select outstanding Lao ICT and digital products for international competitions, such as the ASEAN ICT Award 2025. read
April 03, 2025
