AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSCO Diplomacy: President Thongloun Sisoulith wrapped a high-profile Kazakhstan visit in Astana, calling it a historic milestone and signing multiple cooperation MoUs, including political consultations, prosecutor-to-prosecutor ties, and ICT/e-government cooperation, alongside plans for Astana–Vientiane twin-city relations. Bilateral Trade & Connectivity: Kazakhstan’s Tokayev said Laos is a key Southeast Asian partner and urged faster transport and logistics links, with both sides highlighting agriculture, digitalization, tourism, and energy as priority areas. Fuel Policy: Laos announced a nationwide fuel price adjustment effective 6:00 AM Sept 3, with premium gasoline rising to 38,170 LAK/liter (+790), regular to 32,100 (+660), and diesel to 31,840 (+20). Anti-Scam Crackdown: Thoulakhom District in Vientiane ordered accommodation and service providers not to support people involved in internet crimes, online gambling, or scams, citing PM Order 32/PM and a July 2026 Public Security notice. Cybercrime Transfers: Laos handed over 34 Thai nationals at the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge as part of the ST Vegas cybercrime case, bringing total Thai transfers to 366, with seven still in Lao custody. Flood Relief Appeal: Luang Namtha urged donations after flash floods damaged homes and farmland, joining similar appeals from other flood-hit provinces.
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