AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoScience Policy Launch: Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone officially rolled out the National Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy (2026–2040) and a new National Teacher Policy, aiming to strengthen STEM capacity and long-term development. Education & Governance: The same push links science and human resources to the 10th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2026–2030), with UNESCO and partners attending. Digital Safety for Youth: In Vientiane, a EU- and embassy-supported campaign trained young content creators to fight online scams and human trafficking, working with Lao ministries and law enforcement. Laos–China Tech & Security Ties: President Thongloun Sisoulith met China’s Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, highlighting cooperation on energy connectivity, infrastructure, and cybercrime-fighting between public security agencies. Agriculture Modernization: A Lao agricultural exhibition at Lao ITECC showcased cooperatives and urged more science, technology and innovation in farming; officials cited 3,705 producer groups and 114 cooperatives nationwide. Cross-border Trade Connectivity: Vietnam–Cambodia–Laos border trade talks focused on logistics networks and corridor links to speed up goods movement. Mobility Tech (Regional): Green SM launched its all-electric Green SM Limo ride-hailing service in India, with AI-backed safety features and a plan to scale EV fleets.
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