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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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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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 Signs MOA for DTOP Digital Trade Platform and MOU on Digital Transformation with AIDC Tech
MoIC signed an MOA to develop the Digital Trade Operating Platform (DTOP) and an MOU on Digital Transformation with AIDC Tech to modernise public administration and business services in line with the national digital agenda.
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