AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoASEAN Trade: Laos is among signatories that have agreed to let the upgraded Second Protocol to amend ATIGA be applied provisionally on a voluntary, reciprocal basis ahead of its June 2027 entry into force, aiming to speed up regional goods trade. China-Laos Medical Cooperation: The “Peace Train-2026” medical team held academic exchanges and medical services across Laos, including Vientiane, Pakse, Savannakhet and Attapeu, drawing 1,600 participants and focusing on emergency care and disaster medical rescue. Cluster Munitions: Laos has wrapped up its presidency of the Third Review Conference on the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Vientiane, adopting a review document, a political declaration and a Vientiane Action Plan for 2027–2031. Cybercrime Crackdown: Laos handed 129 Thai nationals (57 women) to Thai authorities at the First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge after arrests linked to suspected cybercrime and illegal online gambling. Trade and Connectivity: Laos is pushing opportunities under CAFTA 3.0 at the China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, with Sekong Province highlighted as a “City of Charm” and a focus on standards, logistics and digital tools for Lao businesses.
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