Laos-Japan Infrastructure: Laos and Japan signed a revised agreement for the Wattay International Airport upgrade, adding 1.027 billion yen to bring Japan’s grant to 3.863 billion yen (about US$26.5m) to cover higher costs and keep the project on track. Flood and Road Safety: After heavy rains triggered landslides on National Road 8A in Phou Phaman, officials inspected damage and reported multiple road washouts and embankment failures, with emergency repairs already mobilized. Digital Government Update: Laos will replace traditional household registration books with an electronic census registration system using Census Data Certificates, with digital national ID cards accepted for eligible public services. Youth and Farming Innovation: A Vientiane policy dialogue with IFAD and UN offices wrapped up the Youth4Laos Digital Agriculture challenge, bringing Lao, Japanese and Korean youth proposals to modernize small-scale farming. Education Links: Japan hosted a send-off for 22 Lao scholars heading to Japan for graduate studies under JDS and YLP scholarships. Regional Security and Crime: Laos deported 32 Thai nationals after raids tied to online fraud and illegal gambling, as authorities continue a wider crackdown on scam centres. Myanmar Visit and Diplomacy: Myanmar’s military-backed leader Min Aung Hlaing concluded a Thailand visit that included agreements on migrant workers, shared river water quality and space tech, drawing sharp criticism over “false legitimacy.” ASEAN Football: Laos has been eliminated from the ASEAN Hyundai Cup group stage, while Philippines face a must-win final group match against Malaysia to chase a semifinal spot.