News & Announcements
Latest news from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce
GeneralMSME Department Launches Skills for Growth Initiative to Support SMEs with The Asia Foundation
The MSME Promotion Department, MoIC, and The Asia Foundation launched the Skills for Growth initiative to mobilize expertise from the Lao diaspora to support SMEs in Lao PDR over 5 months (May-September 2026).
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TradeMoIC Minister Receives Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Lao PDR
Minister Malaitong Kommmasith received Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam to discuss the implementation of high-level bilateral agreements and a strategic cooperation plan for 2026-2030.
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MiningInternational Seminar on Environmental Management of Potash Mining Projects in Lao PDR
The Department of Geology and Mines, MoIC, co-hosted an international seminar with the China Inorganic Salt Industry Association to share knowledge on managing and mitigating environmental impacts of potash mining in Lao PDR, attended by 180 participants.
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ManufacturingDepartment of Standards and Metrology Signs MOU with China on Alcoholic Beverage Standards
The Department of Standards and Metrology, MoIC, participated in the ASEAN-China cooperation meeting on alcoholic beverages and signed two MOUs with China CNRIFFI to develop beverage and fermentation industry standards in Lao PDR.
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TradeLao Credit Guarantee Corporation Signs MOU with Cambodia CGCC to Support MSMEs
The Lao Credit Guarantee Corporation (LCGC) and Cambodia Credit Guarantee Corporation (CGCC) signed an MOU to establish cooperation on credit guarantee operations and improve MSMEs access to finance.
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TradeLao Coffee Products Participate in World of Coffee Asia 2026 in Bangkok
DOSMEP, MoIC together with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Lao Coffee Association led 6-8 Lao coffee brands to participate in World of Coffee Asia 2026 at BITEC Bangkok, May 7-9, attended by over 30,000 visitors from 60+ countries.
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EnergyMoIC and EDL-Gen Conduct 2026 Training on Inspection, Anti-Corruption and Complaint Investigation
The MoIC Inspection Department and EDL-Gen held a 3-day training workshop from 6-8 May 2026, chaired by Mr. Phouthavane Nanthavong, covering party-state inspection, anti-corruption, asset declaration, and complaint resolution.
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GeneralMoIC Promotes Sub-District Level Governance to Strengthen Grassroots Public Administration
MoIC Organization Department held an awareness workshop on sub-district governance chaired by Deputy Minister Dr. Chansaveng Bounyong to implement the 12th Party Congress Resolution on strengthening grassroots state administration.
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EnergyWorkshop on Water Management and Emergency Response Plans for Hydropower Dam Projects
The Department of Energy, MoIC, held a two-day workshop in Vang Vieng to review water management protocols, emergency response plans, and flood season preparedness for hydropower dam projects nationwide.
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