AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLaos Cave Rescue: After nearly two weeks, rescuers in central Laos are still racing to find two men feared trapped in a flooded cave network; teams have tried a newly found vertical shaft and heard possible sounds, but an Australian diver later warned reports of “knocking” were likely wrong, while flooding and rockfall keep access blocked. Digital Government: Laos is pushing e-administration with the launch of Smart Customs and the E-Tax Invoice platform to speed clearance, cut paperwork, and improve revenue collection. Lao-China State Visit: Lao top leader Thongloun Sisoulith began a five-day state visit to China, meeting Zhejiang officials and touring tech firms, with a focus on trade, investment, tourism, and using the China-Laos Railway for connectivity. Public Health & Youth: Laos marked World No Tobacco Day 2026, with the Health Ministry warning tobacco firms target children and youth via flavors and e-cigarettes, and reaffirming smoke-free rules and tighter sales controls. National Development Projects: Vang Vieng broke ground on a USD 216 million Central Plaza project expected to create thousands of jobs and boost tourism.
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