Laos–China Military Cooperation: China has opened a new joint support and training center plus a friendship aviation academy at Ban Keun airport, with Beijing insisting the facilities are “not directed against third parties,” as Laos prepares for expanded pilot training and exercises. Aviation & Infrastructure Training: Separately, Laos and China inaugurated the Joint Aviation Training and Support Center and Laos-China Friendship Aviation College, underscoring deeper defense-linked aviation capacity. Education Reform: The Ministry of Education and Sports, with Australia’s BEQUAL, launched a year-long study on what drives Lao language and literacy for primary students—especially those who don’t speak Lao at home—aiming to shape curriculum, teacher training, and support lessons. Farmers’ Rights & Social Protection: Laos rolled out SOLAR II phase two to strengthen social protection, labor rights, and occupational safety for 32,000+ farmers in coffee, tea, and forestry sectors. Nutrition Financing: The Finance Ministry and UNICEF discussed strengthening nutrition budget tracking and public financing systems to better fund child nutrition priorities. Digital Security: Kaspersky and Best Telecom expanded cybersecurity cooperation to bring consumer protection tools into Laos’ telecom and financial-services ecosystem. Environment Planning: Laos reviewed GEF-9 priorities for environmental and climate action, aligning projects with national development and adaptation plans. Transport Connectivity: Thai Airways adds a third daily flight to Vientiane from December 1, increasing Bangkok–Vientiane capacity.