AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVientiane Governance: The capital’s People’s Council opened a four-day session to review 2026 budgets and development, set 2027 priorities and address waste management, mineral oversight and education gaps. Public Accountability: A probe in Luang Namtha implicated 184 people in corruption cases linked to losses of more than 23.3 billion kip; officials say over 16 billion kip has been recovered, with 23 people prosecuted. Trade Policy: The United States imposed steep tariffs on solar imports from Laos, India and Indonesia, adding pressure to the region’s clean-energy trade. Regional Diplomacy: Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane met China’s Wang Yi as both countries pledged to advance cooperation and regional stability. Workers Abroad: Thailand is proposing permit extensions for millions of migrant workers, including Lao nationals, to help ease labour shortages. LDC Graduation: Laos has announced preparations for its historic graduation from least-developed-country status.
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