VIENTIANE, May 21 (Xinhua) -- A project was launched in the Lao capital Vientiane on Tuesday for upgrading the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce's information system with China's aid.
In the coming 20 months, Chinese engineering and IT companies will upgrade the computer room of the ministry, install a remote video conference system, develop an electronic file system and conduct information technology training for the Lao technicians.
After completion, the project will provide the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce with convenient, fast and easy-to-manage public services, promote information sharing between the central and local governments of Laos, and enhance the independent development capability in handling information and data of the Lao side.
Counselor of the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in Laos Wang Qihui and Laos' Deputy Industry and Commerce Minister Somchith Inthamith attended the ceremony and cut the ribbon for the launching of the project.
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