Belt and Road Summit: Laos’ Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith led a delegation to Hong Kong’s 11th Belt and Road Summit, stressing stronger cooperation on connectivity, investment and sustainable development, with the Lao-China Railway highlighted for cutting travel and logistics costs. UXO and Cluster Munitions: Ahead of the 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (3RC-CCM) in Vientiane, an international delegation will visit Luang Prabang on Sept 13 to see UXO impacts and clearance work first-hand. Border Security: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone met Thailand’s Defence Minister Adun Bunthamcharoen during the 30th Laos-Thailand General Border Committee meeting, calling for tighter coordination against illegal immigration, smuggling, drugs and cyber/telecom crimes. Health and Regulation: Laos ordered Dr. Nith Beauty Center to suspend services after inspections found injections and cosmetic procedures without authorization, as the ministry pushes tighter rules for private clinics and beauty centers. Sports: Laos is preparing for the 14th ASEAN Para Games in Kuala Lumpur in Oct 2027, proposing participation in 12 sports. Regional Football: The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 runs Sept 24–Oct 5, with Laos in Division 2 in Hong Kong. Anti-Fraud Cooperation: A China-led international alliance to combat cross-border telecom and cyber fraud was launched in Lianyungang, with Laos among founding participants.