Huawei helps to build the first smart expressway in Laos

The first phase of the China-Laos Expressway from Vientiane to Vangvieng section (known as Vientiane-Vangvieng Expressway”) that jointly developed by Yunnan Construction and Investment Holding Group with the cooperation of the Lao government, was officially opened on December 20.
 The completion of the project will end the history of the absence of expressways in Laos. Traveling from Vientiane to Vangvieng only takes one hour, which is saving two and a half hours, and it will promote the effective development of regional resources, improve the livelihood of the Lao people along

Full view of Vientiane-Vangvieng Expressway.

the route, deepen cooperation in socio-economic trade, and cultural exchanges between China and Laos.
The Vientiane to Vangvieng Expressway is the first smart expressway in Laos. Huawei cooperated with its partner, Yunnan Huayuan Electronics Co., Ltd. to build a secure, stable, and intelligent ICT platform for this smart expressway based on the global-leading information and communication technology(ICT), cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and security management system. Huawei data communication and transmission equipment deployed along the route build a digital perception, interaction, transmission, and the application integrated solution that using big data analysis and other technical means to implement all-scenario solutions such as real-time intelligent monitoring, intelligent charging, emergency response, and decision analysis.
In 2021, the 5G network to be built in Laos will be integrated with this smart expressway as well. The future of 5G+AI technology will further upgrade the intelligent level of the expressway and will facilitate the development of infrastructure in Laos.
The starting point of the Vientiane-Vangvieng Expressway is located in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, and the ending point is in the one of the most famous tourist cities in Laos. The opening of this expressway will greatly improve local transportation conditions, improve transportation efficiency, promote the development of economy and tourism along the way, and effectively benefit the local people.
Phokham, a staff member of Tmark Resort Vangvieng, is pleased to express that: “There has been a significant increase in hotel bookings during this period. Tourists also show the admiration for the travel experience on the Vientiane-Vangvieng expressway “it integrates high-tech and engineering construction, modern concept, and cutting-edge technology to ensure driving safety” I believe that after the opening of this expressway, it will help to boost the tourism and economic development, and my income will also increase accordingly.”
Nanthavath, who works at Vientiane, drove his family ahead of time to experience and witness the opening of the first expressway in his hometown. He said that “The new road is wider, faster and safer than the old one. It used to be a day of driving back and forth from Vientiane to Vangvieng, and it only takes more than an hour to reach Vangvieng now. Within the use of ETC, it will facilitate the rapid and orderly traffic, and ICT technologies will make the traffic smarter and more convenient.”
ICT technologies are playing an increasingly important role in transportation and other industries, providing the better security system and convenience for people’s lives, and it is providing a tremendous impetus for social development that we can look forward to a fully connected intelligent life.

By Advertorial Desk
(Latest Update December 22, 2020)