AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCluster Munitions & UXO: Laos used the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Vientiane to push transparency and humanitarian priorities, with officials highlighting risk education reach, survivor support, and clearance progress as delegates pressed for stronger compliance and international backing. African Swine Fever (ASF): The Lao government ordered urgent nationwide measures to curb ASF spread, including bans on moving pigs and pork between provinces/districts and restrictions on imports, alongside tighter surveillance, quarantine steps, and support for affected farmers. China-ASEAN Economic Push: At the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged building a higher-standard CAFTA 3.0 and deeper cooperation in standards, digital trade, and AI applications—framing the expo as a practical engine for regional integration. Drug Policy Watch: The U.S. again flagged Laos among 23 major drug transit/producing countries for FY2027, while also removing Venezuela from its “failed” drug list—signals that could shape future U.S.-Laos counternarcotics engagement. Labour & Migration: Laos suspended new work permits and labour visas for Bangladeshi nationals through end-2026, citing efforts to prevent illegal foreign worker entry. Education & Language: With Australia’s support, Laos showcased Spoken Lao teaching materials at Oxford, describing a scaled approach to improve Grade 1 Lao listening/speaking for non-Lao-speaking children.
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