VIENTIANE, Oct 28 (NNN-KPL) – An exchange event was held in the Lao capital, Vientiane, recently, to promote the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with the legal industry, enhance Laos and China cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, and advance the development of a digital landscape for the China-Laos community with a shared future.
In his speech, Somdeth Keovongsack, dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science of the National University of Laos, emphasised that, the application of AI in legal practice and education has become a vital force in advancing the modernisation of the rule of law in Laos.
The faculty will continue to enhance cooperation with relevant Chinese institutions, to jointly cultivate a new generation of legal professionals with international perspectives and technological competence.
Jia Hui, director of DeHeng Law Offices in Laos, delivered a video speech, highlighting the transformative impact of AI on the form and logic of legal services. The law firm will actively promote the practical application of AI technology, in fields such as, foreign-related legal services, international arbitration, compliance review, contract automated generation.
The event provided a platform for Lao students to explore cutting-edge developments in AI technology. It also opened new opportunities for young talents from Laos and China, to engage in international innovation competitions and integrate into a legal cooperation, under the Belt and Road Initiative.
The event also provided a detailed introduction to an innovation competition, that features multiple programmes open to universities, research institutions, and innovative enterprises from China and ASEAN member countries.– NNN-KPL
