AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEmbodied AI in Laos region: AGIBOT kicked off APC 2026 in Bangkok with Thai partner VST ECS, aiming to build a deployment-ready embodied AI and humanoid-robot ecosystem across industries. Education & literacy: Laos’ MoES, with Australia’s BEQUAL, is running a Vientiane conference on early Lao language and literacy for multilingual classrooms, targeting inclusive learning from day one. Digital for MSMEs: Laos launched a “Digital in Motion” initiative to help micro, small and medium enterprises adopt digital tools, tackling gaps in skills, access and financing. Agriculture cooperation: Korea–Laos talks advanced sustainable agriculture and green growth, with business matching generating dozens of consultations and follow-up deals. Regional STI push: Cambodia reiterated commitment to ASEAN science, technology and innovation cooperation at COSTI-89 in Laos, aligning projects with APASTI 2026–2035. Cybercrime crackdown: Thailand reported sharp drops in border scam cases and damage, while the US DOJ seized Huione Cloud backend tied to large-scale crypto fraud laundering. EV momentum in the region: China’s EV exports hit new highs, with Laos and Cambodia seeing record imports as incentives and charging build-out continue. Energy security focus: ASEAN leaders discussed energy cooperation as volatility and transition pressures grow, underscoring the need for regional coordination.
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