AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGovernment Priorities: Laos’ September monthly meeting reviewed socio-economic performance and set October tasks, citing 78% revenue collection, 56% spending execution, 7.7% inflation, jobs for 11,000+ workers, and added focus on African Swine Fever control, disaster recovery, and draft plans including a National AI Strategy (2026–2035). Public Works & Safety: Irrigation officials in Feuang received practical training on dam safety inspections at Nam Toung 2 Dam, covering seepage checks, spillways, and gate mechanisms under a Korea-funded system-building project. Regional Security Against Scams: ICCOS-2026 in Phnom Penh wrapped up with Laos among participants pushing stronger information sharing, law enforcement coordination, victim protection, and disruption of illicit finance tied to online scam networks. Cross-border Cooperation: Cambodia and the UK signed an MoU to expand a regional task force against online scams, explicitly including Laos in the cooperation web. Culture & Tourism: Pakse will host Boun Ork Phansa and an international boat race on Oct 26–27, with religious ceremonies and cultural events drawing visitors nationwide. Trade & Markets: Vietnam-Laos Product Week will run Oct 1–4 in Hanoi, featuring Lao foods and consumer goods alongside Vietnamese products in one venue. Digital Identity Push: Vietnam moves to link VNeID with Singapore and Laos’ LAeID via airport pilots, aiming to cut repeated declarations and speed verification for travelers.
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