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Latest news from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce
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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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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TradeLao PDR Participates in 27th AEC Council and 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines
Deputy Minister Dr. Manothong Vongsay led the MoIC delegation to the 27th AEC Council in Cebu to review regional economic developments, advance the AEC 2026-2030 strategy, and accompany the Prime Minister to the 48th ASEAN Summit.
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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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TradeASEAN and EU Hold First-Ever Heads of Competition Agencies Roundtable in Manila
H.E. Mr. Santisouk Phounesavath, Director General of the Department of Internal Trade, MoIC, as AHCA Chair, co-chaired the first-ever ASEAN-EU Heads of Competition Agencies Roundtable in Manila, Philippines on 5 May 2026.
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