Laos vows to improve media to uphold citizens’ right to accurate information

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VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism will continue to improve Laos’ media operations to ensure that every citizen’s right to access information is fulfilled, especially in the midst of the rapid growth of information technology.

To this end, the government, through the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, has instructed all state and private media outlets to transform their traditional way of delivering news using a variety of platforms to reach all target audiences, in both urban and rural areas.