AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMekong Connectivity Funding: China and Laos signed an agreement for a Lancang-Mekong Cooperation special fund, with grants aimed at small and medium projects across the region, prioritizing technology, connectivity, green transition and digitalisation. Agri-Tech Partnership: Laos and Russia agreed to deepen cooperation in agriculture and environmental management, including irrigation, crop breeding, fertilizer production and veterinary science, plus closer work on sanitary and phytosanitary standards. ASEAN-Russia Tech & Security Agenda: ASEAN leaders adopted the Kazan Declaration, expanding Russia ties through 2030 across 16 areas including trade, energy, agriculture, digitalisation, science and technology. Laos IP for Rice Exports: Yordxam joined an IP clinic to help Laotian enterprises export GI-protected “Khao Kai Noi” rice, using intellectual property to protect origin and boost global market access. Wildlife Rescue in Laos: A Singapore-based NGO helped extract 27 moon bears from an illegal bile farm in Laos after the operation was shut down, moving animals to a wildlife sanctuary. Northern Laos-Region Craft Tourism: Lao Cai (Vietnam) highlights how craft villages and traditional occupations are turning indigenous knowledge into sustainable livelihoods and cultural tourism.
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