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Press ReleaseOn 5 October 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, a Service Level Agreement (SLA) was officially signed between the Department of Transport, Ministry of Public Works and Transport, and Lao Smart Transformation Data and Technology Co., Ltd. (LSTD), under the Integrated Vehicle and Transport Management Project. The ceremony was witnessed by H.E. Mr. Leklai Sivilay, Minister of Public Works and Transport, along with senior officials from the three key ministries and some 60 invited guests. The project, a 20-year public-private partnership (2026–2046) under the DBFO model, covers 17 provinces and Vientiane Capital, with the core system expected to begin trial operation in January 2027 — marking an important milestone in modernizing Laos' vehicle and traffic management system.
Press ReleaseLSTD organized a study visit to Hangzhou, China (7–8 August 2026), for a 27-member Lao government delegation led by H.E. Mr. Leklai SIVILAY, Minister of Public Works and Transport. The delegation gained first-hand insight into strategic partners Dahua Technology and Anlu International, reviewing the technologies and core systems behind the IVRTMS Project, and also visited Leapmotor and the Hangzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. The full IVRTMS platform is set to launch for trial operation on 1 January 2027, laying a strong foundation for the modernization of Laos' vehicle and road traffic management system.
Press ReleaseOn 3 August 2026, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport chaired a Special Purpose Committee meeting to review progress on the Integrated Vehicle and Road Traffic Management Project, with the Department of Transport reporting on implementation since the PPP concession agreement was signed in early 2025.
AnnouncementOn 7 May 2026, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport convened a consultation meeting on the draft Service-Level Agreement — focused on Article 10 (Fees and Service Charges) — for the Integrated Vehicle and Transport Management Project.
Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Planning and Investment hosted the PPP concession signing ceremony between the Government of Lao PDR and Lao Smart Transformation Data and Technologies Company Limited at Holiday Inn Hotel on January 17, 2025.