AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoASEAN STI in Vientiane: Laos hosted the 22nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation, pushing the APASTI 2026–2035 agenda and calls for more investment in education, research, and innovation to boost resilience and competitiveness. AI in public services: A UN Public Service Forum session focused on using AI to improve government efficiency while keeping transparency, accountability, inclusion, and meaningful human oversight at the center. ASEAN–Japan & ASEAN–Korea STI ties: Separate Vientiane meetings reaffirmed cooperation with Japan and South Korea on joint research, technology transfer, digital transformation, clean energy, and AI-related initiatives. Regional border and cyber security: Indonesia and Australia agreed to strengthen ASEAN border security via intelligence sharing, immigration coordination, and cybersecurity, with Laos and others flagging scams and trafficking risks. Mekong crime response: South Korea met Mekong nations (including Laos) to expand cooperation on transnational crime, including advanced technologies and economic security. Dengue control research: A regional health discussion highlighted how Wolbachia-based approaches could scale dengue prevention, stressing clear roles, supply decisions, and strong mosquito monitoring. Laos governance push: Laos’ PM urged more efficient administration and better policy implementation, including faster document processing and research-based advice.
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