AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNational Assembly: Laos’ 10th National Assembly closed its second session after approving eight laws, including a new deposit-protection law and revisions to seven others. The prime minister and 11 ministers also faced questions on public debt, fuel prices and governance. Laos Drug Probe: Philippine investigators have issued 40 subpoenas over the 521-kilogram meth shipment seized in Laos, including 11 people named as persons of interest; a House panel is set to review the case. Census: New 2025 figures put Laos’ resident population at 7.24 million, with working-age people making up 65%—a potential boost to growth if jobs and skills keep pace. Digital Government: More than 200 officials and business representatives gathered in Vientiane to discuss digital public services, AI and workforce development. Public Finance: Laos issued US$500 million in sovereign notes at 9.625%, due in 2032, adding to its access to international debt markets.
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