AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLao Digital Week 2026: Laos will host Lao Digital Week in Vientiane on Oct 21–25, with tracks on e-government, digital economy, AI, cloud, big data, blockchain and IoT, plus training and investment networking. Inclusive Education Tech: The Lao MoES, supported by Australia’s BEQUAL, released Teacher Development Video 29 to help teachers spot learning support needs (vision, hearing, mobility, attention, communication, memory) and use a child functioning module for classroom inclusion. Digital Identity & Records: A deputy PM ordered completion of a comprehensive database covering fallen soldiers, graves and cemeteries by year-end, with sampling and mine clearance progress reported. Regional Trade & Connectivity: China-ASEAN trade hit 4.34 trillion CNY in H1 2026 (+18.2%), with intermediate goods surging; Guangxi-Vietnam freight trains now run daily, boosting electronics and machinery flows. ASEAN Logistics Push: Da Nang’s 2026 logistics forum and EWEC fair spotlight digital transformation, shared data platforms, AI/big data/blockchain, and green logistics to strengthen regional supply chains. Wildlife & Public Health: A study in Laos reports low-level spotted fever group rickettsioses seroreactivity in a small number of cats and pet owners, urging cautious interpretation.
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