AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Identity in Laos: Laos is moving from paper household registration books to a digital population registration system, with Census Data Certificates replacing the Family Book and national ID cards accepted for transactions, alongside a newly launched national digital ID wallet. Education & STEM Pipeline: The National University of Laos (NUOL) held entrance exams for 2026–2027 with 7,867 candidates, using a single exam centre and separate STEM vs non-STEM tracks, with results due Aug 24. Clean Power for Data Centres: Thailand’s GPSC (PTT’s power arm) is pushing a clean electricity push for data centres, including a pilot direct power purchase agreement and plans to supply up to 1,000MW via renewables and possible joint ventures. Youth & Tech Entrepreneurship: The Lao Youth Business Association reviewed first-half progress and set priorities for youth-led growth, focusing on technology and digital innovation, plus better finance access for SMEs. Regional Tech Cooperation: Vietnam and Laos continue cooperation via political theory and social sciences training, with a Vietnamese delegation meeting Lao institutions in Vientiane. Scam Awareness & AI Risks (Region): Malaysia reports rising online scam losses and warns syndicates are using AI and social engineering—an issue Laos readers should watch as digital services expand.
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