AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoBoun Ork Phansa: Laos marked the end of Buddhist Lent on October 26 with temple offerings, candlelit river processions and boat-racing festivities, drawing crowds to Vientiane’s Mekong riverfront. UXO Clearance: The United States handed over an upgraded information centre in Luang Prabang to help educate visitors about unexploded ordnance and clearance work. Border Links: Public Works Minister Leklai Sivilay inspected roads and checkpoints in Phongsaly, including routes linking Laos with China and Vietnam, to assess transport and trade connections. Trade: A Korean food mission showcased 115 products from 35 companies and held business meetings with Lao importers, seeking new distribution partnerships. Regional Cooperation: Myanmar repatriated seven foreign nationals linked to scam and illegal gambling operations, including two Lao citizens. Sweden Ties: Deputy Prime Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane met Sweden’s new ambassador, discussing development support, investment and cooperation as Laos prepares to graduate from least-developed-country status at year’s end.
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