AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCybercrime Crackdown: A U.S.-led operation with the FBI and partners says it shut down 1 million scam-related online accounts and froze millions in crypto, arresting 63 people tied to scam compounds in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Healthcare Digital Skills: France and Laos’ Ministry of Health ran a June 9–11 workshop for hospital administrators, pushing digital transformation like electronic health records, telemedicine, and cybersecurity. National Tech Push: Laos launched a 2026–2040 science, technology, and innovation strategy plus a national teacher policy, setting 17 programs and 85 projects to boost productivity and innovation. Laos–Japan Cooperation: Lao and Japanese leaders pledged deeper ties in clean energy, technology, agriculture, tourism, and modern industries under their comprehensive strategic partnership. Tourism + Waste Upgrade: Luang Prabang plans a major facelift with about US$45M for waste management and wastewater treatment, supported by the ADB and the Lao government. Regional Tech Diplomacy: The ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi highlighted innovation and digital transformation as ASEAN’s next growth focus.
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