AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Tech Rivalry: A new U.S.-China AI “order” fight is brewing, with Washington’s Pax Silica and Beijing’s WAICO taking different approaches to chips, rare earths, and access to AI infrastructure. Cybercrime & Scams: The U.S. Treasury’s FinCEN links about $12.7B in suspicious crypto activity to “pig butchering” investment scams, with operations tied to forced-labor scam compounds in Cambodia, Laos, and Burma. Laos Education Reform: PM Le Minh Hung urges substantive education reform for the 2026–2027 school year, pushing learner-centered teaching and safer, more humane school environments. Laos–Vietnam Agriculture: Laos and Vietnam are stepping up agricultural cooperation, focusing on attracting Vietnamese investment, fixing business bottlenecks, and preparing an agriculture investment promotion conference. Regional Tech for SMEs: Asia-Pacific SMEs are using AI to automate and innovate, highlighted at an APEC SME meeting in Guangzhou. Digital Skills & Green Tech: EU-backed VR training is powering a regional student contest aimed at climate solutions and digital learning. Trade & Logistics: Kazakhstan and Laos plan to expand trade via agriculture, transport/logistics, and digitalization, aiming to connect Lao goods to Central Asia and beyond.
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