Cave Rescue Update: Heavy rains are threatening to delay the search for two men still missing after five villagers were freed from a flooded cave in Laos’ Xaisomboun province; Finnish diver Mikko Paasi says water has risen to the second chamber and a drainage pump failure is complicating entry, while survivors point rescuers toward a narrow crack that could lead to a deeper sixth chamber. Environment & Governance: Laos marked National Tree Planting Day and International Children’s Day with a Vientiane ceremony led by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and the Agriculture and Environment Ministry, with 2026 targets including seed collection, sapling production, and reforestation. Digital Trade Management: The PM attended the launch of the Agro-Link Agricultural Trade Monitoring System, a digital platform meant to improve monitoring and reporting of agricultural imports and exports for more evidence-based decisions. Wildlife Enforcement: Authorities and the NGO Free the Bears rescued 27 moon bears from an illegal bear bile farm in Laos, transferring them to the Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary. Regional Security Cooperation: Laos participated in the multinational PRAGATI 2026 military exercise in India, underscoring ongoing defense ties across the region.