Laos Focuses on Media Strengthening and Economic Development Amidst Digital Era
The Lao government has adopted a roadmap to enhance media professionalism and modernize the media sector by 2030. Concurrently, it aims to boost domestic and foreign investment, particularly in industrial park projects, by improving infrastructure and the investment environment.
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