AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLaos Cave Rescue: Rescuers in Xaysomboun province have called off the search for the last two men trapped in a semi-submerged cave for more than two weeks, citing unstable conditions, landslide risk, falling boulders, low oxygen and narrow tunnels that could trap rescuers too; five others were found and freed after water was pumped out, but the final pair could not be located despite intensive local and international efforts. ASEAN Forum: Lao Deputy Foreign Minister Phongsavan Sisoulat said Vietnam’s role in ASEAN Future Forum 2026 highlights ASEAN centrality and the bloc’s push for peace and stability, with the Hanoi forum set for June 9–10. China Ties: Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith met Xi Jinping in Beijing as both sides pledged to deepen cooperation and build a stronger China–Laos community, with talks covering trade, investment, connectivity and people-to-people links. Education Push: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone launched Laos’ National Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy and a new National Teacher Policy, aiming to strengthen long-term human resource development. Environment Day: Laos marked World Environment Day by reaffirming climate action and disaster preparedness, including forest protection, tree planting and cleaner energy efforts.
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