VIENTIANE, March 13 (Xinhua) -- To mark the 60th anniversary of National Postal and Telecommunications Day, Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham Vongdara delivered a speech emphasizing the transformative impact of digital technologies on the country's socio-economic development.
The Lao National Postal and Telecommunications Day, marked on Thursday under the theme "Building Resilient and Sustainable Digital Infrastructure of Laos," reflected on the nation's advancements in postal and telecommunications services while looking ahead to future goals in digital transformation.
This year's celebration commemorates six decades of advancements in the sector, highlighting the rapid evolution of postal and telecommunications services driven by cutting-edge technologies such as e-commerce, modern logistics systems, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), among others.
In his address, Boviengkham emphasized the role of digital technologies in enhancing e-commerce, supporting SMEs, advancing distance education, promoting telemedicine, and driving digital industrial production. These efforts align with national policies, including the digital transformation plan, which focuses on digital governance, economy, and society.
He urged all stakeholders to embrace digital technologies and improve service quality while stressing the need for vigilance against scams and deceptive practices.
Boviengkham also highlighted the importance of digital transformation in achieving the goals set by the Party and government. ■
