AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoLaos Economy Watch: Laos’ 10th National Assembly opened its first extraordinary session in Vientiane, with lawmakers set to review the first-half socio-economic report, the state budget and monetary policy, plus rural development and poverty reduction, and new State Treasury and budget law changes. Growth Figures: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone told the session Laos recorded about 5% economic growth in the first half of 2026, led by services, industry and tourism. Mekong Power Talks: Laos and Myanmar signed agreements to study Mekong hydropower projects, with a feasibility study for up to 2,790MW expected to finish in 34 months, alongside labour cooperation and sister-city links. Border Security: Thailand is stepping up security in 21 border provinces, targeting call-centre scams, online gambling, and trafficking/drug crimes, with zero tolerance for officials involved. Cross-border Crime: Thai authorities say a heroin case involving a Thai air hostess is tied to a transnational network using Laos as a transit route, with the Thai investigation nearly complete. Agriculture Exports: FAO is helping Laos boost chilli exports, focusing on China and South Korea through value-chain support. Wildlife Crackdown: Laos authorities rescued 27 moon bears from an illegal bile farm disguised as a zoo.
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