AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSatellite Connectivity in Laos: GalaxySpace says it completed its first low-Earth-orbit satellite internet trial in Vientiane on Sept 15, supporting a live HD audio/video call using its Mini-Spider constellation—positioning Laos as a new test hub for Southeast Asia. Wildlife Health Monitoring: Laos’ Department of Livestock and Fisheries and WCS Lao PDR signed an MoU to strengthen wildlife disease surveillance in Savannakhet, funded by a US$526,188 grant, aiming to cut zoonotic spillover risks. Rail Trade Boost: China-Laos Railway handled 3.82 million tonnes of cargo in the first eight months of 2026, with cargo value up 31.5% year-on-year, driven by tropical fruit imports and fast-growing exports like solar panels and lithium batteries. Regional Infrastructure Push: China’s Pinglu Canal opened to navigation, improving land-sea logistics and potentially tightening connectivity with ASEAN, including Laos-linked trade corridors. Cybercrime Watch: A new briefing highlights how industrial-scale cyber scam syndicates are expanding beyond Southeast Asia, with Laos named among key operational areas.
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