AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJudicial Cooperation: Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia’s border courts met in Phnom Penh to review two years of cooperation and tackle cross-border crimes, including cyber-enabled crime and drug trafficking. Party Diplomacy: A Lao Party delegation joined international communist and workers’ party meetings in Cuba, while leaders also held an almsgiving ceremony in Vientiane to dedicate merit to late National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane. Inclusive Health Policy: Laos launched the Inclusion Champion Awards 2026 in Vientiane, spotlighting efforts to make health services accessible without discrimination by gender, disability, ethnicity or status. Labour Recruitment Warning: Laos warned workers about unauthorized brokers in South Korea job recruitment. Trade & Compliance: Laos-linked regional trade stories also echoed stricter scrutiny of origin declarations and anti-fraud rules, as Singapore and other regulators responded to US “transshipment” allegations. Foreign Business Presence: Korean franchise brands expanded further into Laos, with new outlets opening in Vientiane’s KokKok Mega Mall. Regional Security/Finance: Separate reports across the region show regulators ordering firms to cut high-risk banking and dealings tied to Iran and North Korea, reflecting tighter enforcement under anti-money laundering rules.
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