Nutrition & Breastfeeding Push: Laos marked National Nutrition Day and World Breastfeeding Week 2026 in Vientiane, urging better maternal nutrition and breastfeeding to boost children’s immunity and healthy growth. Mekong-Lancang Peace Boat: Cambodia launched the second Mekong-Lancang Peace Boat programme in Phnom Penh, bringing officials, diplomats, scholars and journalists from Laos, China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam for a week of dialogue and people-to-people exchanges. Laos–China Cultural Exchange: Applications opened for the Fifth Chinese Singing Competition for Lao participants, running until Aug 31, as part of Laos–China friendship celebrations. Rail Investment Plans: Oudomxay province says it will set aside over 300 hectares around Laos–China Railway stations to expand logistics and investment, and asks operators to increase train capacity. Water Cooperation: K-water and Korea-Mekong partners reviewed progress under the Han River–Mekong River Declaration, focusing on water and environment performance reporting for Mekong countries including Laos. Digital Skills for Women: Sookmyung Women’s University trained 110 female students from Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam in digital skills, employment and entrepreneurship. Flood Risk Warning: Laos’ weather bureau warned of continued heavy rain risks, including flooding and landslides.