AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLaos Cave Rescue Update: Rescuers in Xaysomboun Province have suspended the search for two men missing in a semi-submerged cave after more than two weeks, saying the site has become too unstable and the chances of survival are fading; five of seven trapped villagers were previously recovered, with one diver extraction on May 29 and four guided out after pumping. Vietnam–Laos Connectivity Push: Lao PM Sonexay Siphandone is in Hanoi for an official visit and the ASEAN Future Forum, as Vietnam and Laos move toward more “strategic cohesion” and results-focused economic cooperation, with transport links highlighted to help reach US$10 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. China–Laos Top-Level Ties: Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith wrapped up a state visit to China, where leaders agreed to deepen an “all-weather” China–Laos community and expand cooperation across governance, security, connectivity and youth development. Digital Connectivity in Vientiane: TPlus held a 5G roadshow in Vientiane, letting residents test services and highlighting Laos’s push to expand 5G for digital transformation. ASEAN Future Forum Focus: A Lao deputy foreign minister said the 2026 forum in Hanoi is key for ASEAN centrality and resilience, with Vietnam’s role in hosting and shaping the agenda underlined.
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