AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Diplomacy for LDCs: Laos Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told an LDC foreign ministers meeting at the UN that support must move from promises to action—especially finance, climate justice, productive capacity and sustainable development—warning that global crises keep hitting the poorest hardest. Vientiane Governance: Vientiane Capital plans to revise official land appraisal prices to better match market values and protect state revenue, after officials flagged outdated rates and inconsistent district application. Public Works: Motorists are warned to avoid part of Lane Xang Road in Vientiane Capital on Sept 26–27 due to diversions for the Smart Clean-Cooling Road System project. Capacity Building: The National Assembly Law and Justice Committee held a training in Vientiane on Japan’s legislative and judicial practices, with JICA support. Digital/Stats Modernization: Laos is consulting on a draft 2026–2035 strategy for a more sustainable national statistical system, aiming for evidence-based policymaking. People-to-people & Culture: China-ASEAN Film Week opened in Vientiane, with screenings running through Sept 29 and a focus on regional cultural exchange. Migration & Protection: Lao Red Cross marked World First Aid Day 2026, stressing first-aid skills for people on the move. Economy & Labor: Laos reported overseas migrant workers sent home about $500m in the first seven months of 2026, up 36.6%, as the “TRIANGLE in ASEAN” project enters its next phase.
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