AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAviation & Training: China has opened a joint air force support and training centre in Laos at Ban Keun Airport, with Laos and China jointly maintaining the facility to boost Lao pilot training. Infrastructure Testing: Lao and Chinese enterprises signed an MoU to upgrade engineering quality testing, lab development, and technical training, aiming to build an international-standard engineering laboratory and provide specialized equipment for research on urban flooding. Education Research: Laos’ MoES, supported by Australia’s BEQUAL program, launched a year-long study on what drives Lao language and literacy in primary students—especially those who don’t speak Lao at home—feeding into curriculum and teacher development. Cybersecurity Partnerships: Kaspersky and Best Telecom expanded cooperation in Laos to strengthen digital security for telecom and financial services, bundling Kaspersky consumer protection for eligible customers. Regional Digital Policy: ASEAN’s borderless digital economy push via the Digital Economy Framework Agreement faces a trust gap, with civil society and digital rights groups questioning what it means for everyday users. Digital Economy Planning: Laos is reviewing a draft 2026–2035 master plan to grow e-commerce and the digital economy.
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