SCO Summit Diplomacy: Mongolia’s President Khurelsukh is set to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation observer meeting in Bishkek, with the SCO’s 25th anniversary drawing major leaders including expected attendance by Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi. India–Laos Tech Ties: India’s MoS Pabitra Margherita wrapped up a Vietnam–Laos trip under the Act East Policy, aiming to deepen partnerships with a focus on regional cooperation. Vietnam–Laos Border Tech & Trade: A Vietnam–Laos inter-sectoral group inspected cross-border implementation of the 2007 Hanoi Agreement, including field visits at Tay Trang and Pang Hok gates, to keep people, vehicles and goods moving smoothly. Digital Learning for Lao Kids: Laos’ MoES, with Australia’s BEQUAL support, released 50 animated audio stories to boost Spoken Lao skills in Grade 1 classrooms. Green Tech in Schools: China-aided “Green Energy TO Zero-Carbon Library” launched at Luang Prabang Peace Secondary School, combining solar, storage and EV charging. Cybercrime Crackdown Focus: ASEAN discussions highlight how transnational scam networks are shifting tactics, with more attention turning to disrupting the money flows behind operations. Energy Infrastructure Watch: Laos signed a deal for a 330MW coal plant in Xieng Khouang to improve northern power reliability, scheduled for completion by 2029. Women in Vocational Tech: Lao-German Technical College announced full tuition and fee waivers for female students for 2026–2027, targeting technical and industrial majors.