AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNational Assembly: Laos opened its First Extraordinary Session of the 10th National Assembly in Vientiane on July 6, with lawmakers set to review first-half 2026 implementation of the national socio-economic plan, the state budget and monetary plan, and to consider priorities for the rest of the year. Economic Update: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone told the session that Laos recorded 5% economic growth in the first half of 2026, driven by services, industry and tourism, with GDP at about 199.987 trillion kip. Local Governance Reform: Laos established 379 sub-districts in the first half of 2026 under local governance reform, making the sub-district the lowest level of local government for services and planning. Myanmar Ties & Energy: During President Min Aung Hlaing’s state visit, Laos and Myanmar signed a joint development agreement to study a Mekong border hydropower project up to 2,790MW, with a 34-month feasibility timeline. Diplomacy with Malaysia: Laos and Malaysia launched 60th anniversary celebrations of diplomatic relations, reaffirming cooperation in trade, investment and connectivity. Wildlife Enforcement: Authorities rescued 27 moon bears from an illegal bile farm operating as a “zoo,” with animals moved to a wildlife sanctuary.
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