ASEAN Media Cooperation: Senior ASEAN information officials met in Vientiane to push digital transformation while tackling misinformation, with plans for 2026–2035 regional media projects and journalist training. Laos–Cuba Sports Science: Laos’ education and sports ministry met a Cuban delegation to expand cooperation in sports science, technology, innovation, and joint research via university agreements. Science for Growth: Laos’ regional push for stronger science and technology shows up in a call to remove bottlenecks to commercialize research, improve shared-use labs, and speed up strategic tech pilots. E-commerce Master Plan: Laos reviewed a draft 2026–2035 e-commerce master plan aimed at digital economy growth, including 4G/5G, logistics, AI, cybersecurity, and consumer dispute handling. Language & Literacy Research: MoES and Australia begin research fieldwork to strengthen children’s Lao language and literacy, targeting classroom practices and oral language development. Anti-Scam Collaboration: Laos is boosting cooperation to fight scam networks, while a Phnom Penh Declaration gathers countries and partners to coordinate action against online fraud ecosystems. Health Tech Focus: A Philippines study explores AI-assisted chest X-ray interpretation to improve TB screening where radiology access is limited. Digital ID & Payments Trend: Regional updates highlight cross-border QR payments shifting toward economic value, and growing interest in linking digital ID systems across countries.