AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInfrastructure & Digitalisation: Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith called for a nationwide review of roads and major projects, alongside more EV charging, digital upgrades to ministry operations and stronger civil aviation safety. Rail & Trade: China-Laos Railway trade has topped US$15 billion since 2021, with more than 20.8 million tonnes of goods carried and 80 million passenger trips recorded. AI & ICT: Lao Telecom and the National University of Laos have agreed to expand ICT and AI infrastructure; a UN Technology Bank assessment is also underway to identify technology priorities suited to Laos. Military Technology: A joint China-Laos air-force training centre at Ban Keun has begun operating, with China saying it will train Lao pilots; analysts see the facility as a notable expansion of Beijing’s regional military presence. Climate Science: A regional analysis warns haze can harm crop growth and food security, identifying northern Laos among areas affected by smoke during the latest dry season.
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