The 50 square-meter lab is a joint initiative of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, and the Lao Ministry of Technology and Communications. Undergoing renovation, equipment installation and software setup from July 26 to August 4, the lab is equipped with four display screens, two computers and various other devices used for real-time earthquake monitoring. It is a cornerstone for developing a regional terrestrial network system, that will connect data from Vietnam, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries. Currently, Laos operates three earthquake monitoring stations positioned in Vientiane, Luang Prabang, and Bolikhamsay provinces, with distances between the stations ranging from 150-300km. The lab is expected to bolster data management and disaster communication capabilities in Laos, aligning with the country’s digital government program./.