Lao-Russia Tech & Food Security: Laos and Russia agreed to deepen cooperation in agriculture and environmental management, with a push for technology transfer, irrigation know-how, crop breeding, and veterinary science, plus closer sanitary and phytosanitary work to boost Lao product competitiveness. Nuclear Energy Watch: Laos is studying the possibility of building a nuclear power plant with Russia’s assistance, with the idea still at the research stage. Mekong Cooperation Fund: China and Laos signed a Lancang-Mekong Cooperation special fund agreement, targeting small and medium projects across the region with priorities including technology, connectivity, green transition, and digitalisation. ASEAN-Russia Summit Outcomes: ASEAN and Russia adopted the Kazan Declaration and a 2026–2030 plan of action, expanding ties across energy, agriculture, digitalisation, and science & technology—Laos included among participating delegations. Digital Transformation in Laos: Laos is stepping up efforts to accelerate digital transformation, aligning with broader regional connectivity and tech cooperation themes. Cybercrime & Scams Alert: INTERPOL reports a sharp rise in cybercrime and scam networks across Asia-Pacific, including scam compounds in countries such as Laos, raising the stakes for online fraud prevention. Wildlife Rescue in Laos: A Singapore-based NGO helped rescue 27 moon bears from an illegal bile farm in Laos after the operation was shut down, moving animals to a wildlife sanctuary. Lao Rice IP Push: Yordxam joined an IP clinic to help Laotian enterprises export GI-protected Lao rice like Khao Kai Noi by strengthening intellectual property management.