AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Governance in Focus: China’s World AI Conference in Shanghai wrapped with the launch of WAICO, a new intergovernmental AI cooperation organization headquartered in Shanghai, with 29 founding members including Laos, aiming for “safe, fair and beneficial” AI and training support for developing countries. Cybercrime & Scams: A UNODC report says Asia-Pacific scam losses hit at least $88B in 2025, driven by transnational syndicates using corruption and AI, with many scam compounds in Southeast Asia. Regional Security Talks: Thailand and China agreed to expand a “2+2” security consultation framework and deepen anti-scam cooperation, with the first meeting planned in China. Laos Safety & Forensics: Laos says it cannot determine causes in the deaths of six foreign tourists in Vang Vieng linked to tainted alcohol because autopsies weren’t conducted, limiting criminal charges. Tech & Trade Links: A Việt Nam–Lào business seminar in Vientiane targets $10B in bilateral trade, pushing cross-border logistics and direct connections. Power Grid Storage: Coverage highlights pumped storage hydropower as a “giant water battery” option for Southeast Asia’s renewable-heavy future, helping balance the grid. Cross-border Industry: Hyrax Oil signed deals to expand biodegradable transformer fluids and technical services across Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
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