Public Service Modernization: Laos launched the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for the One-Stop State Service Mechanism, chaired by Deputy PM Saleumxay Kommasith, approving a 2026–2030 action plan to expand one-stop centers, streamline procedures, strengthen decentralization, and roll out centralized electronic fee payments via online platforms, mobile banking, and commercial banks. Southern Development Push: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone reviewed priorities for Champasak, Salavan, Sekong and Attapeu, urging faster economic transformation through tech-driven agriculture, value-added processing, clean energy, and better logistics for trade and tourism. Cross-Border Crime & Scams: Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet said online scam syndicates are adapting by splitting into smaller cells, while Laos and the region remain key targets for transnational fraud networks. Methanol Poisoning Case: The criminal case over Laos’ suspected methanol-tainted alcohol deaths is moving forward with charges filed against a distillery owner, as families continue to press for stronger accountability. Regional Diplomacy: Laos’ foreign minister took part in ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings in Manila, with discussions spanning regional security, the South China Sea, and Myanmar. ASEAN Security Monitoring: Two Lao officers joined an ASEAN observer team in Cambodia to help verify the Cambodia–Thailand border ceasefire implementation.