AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIndia–Laos Push for Trade, Tech and Scam Crackdowns: Laos Deputy PM and FM Thongsavanh Phomvihane met India’s President Droupadi Murmu and co-chaired the 10th Joint Commission Meeting, stressing deeper cooperation on trade, investment and technology, and a joint push to dismantle transnational internet scam hubs. Business & SME Reform: LNCCI and the ADB launched a report on SME growth, saying Laos has seen modest improvement but still faces hurdles in business registration, compliance and access to finance. China–Laos Cultural Media: Three Chinese documentaries, including one on Xi Jinping’s cultural heritage work, premiered on Lao National Television, with Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith sending a congratulatory message. AI Cooperation Bid: Laos discussed an invitation from China to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation, with a treaty opening for signature in July 2026. Wildlife Enforcement: Laos authorities, with Free the Bears, freed 27 moon bears from an illegal bile farm, described as the largest rescue of its kind in Southeast Asia. Fuel Security Deal: Laos signed a petroleum supply agreement with Thailand’s PTT Group to stabilize refined fuel imports. Cave Rescue Update: Five villagers trapped in a flooded Laos cave walked out on their own after rescuers lowered water levels, ending a tense week-long ordeal.
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