Science & Education Policy: Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone launched the National Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy (2026–2040) and a National Teacher Policy at the National University of Laos, aiming to strengthen STI capacity and align with the 10th National Socio-Economic Development Plan. Digital Safety for Youth: A EU- and embassy-supported campaign in Vientiane trained young content creators to fight online scams and human trafficking, with Lao ministries and tech experts joining law enforcement-led sessions. Laos–China High-Level Tech Cooperation: President Thongloun Sisoulith met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, highlighting progress in trade, energy, connectivity, and cooperation against cybercrime, including benefits from the 500kV Laos–China power line and the Laos–China Railway. Mobility & EV Expansion (Regional): Vietnam’s Green SM launched its all-electric Green SM Limo ride-hailing service in India’s Delhi-NCR, targeting 10,000 EVs and positioning corporate and airport trips as major revenue drivers. Agriculture & Innovation: An agricultural exhibition at Lao ITECC showcased cooperative growth and pushed science, technology and innovation in farming, citing the 2024 Law on Cooperatives. Cross-Border Fraud Crackdown: A major international operation reported 63 arrests and disruption of 1.4M scam accounts, with Meta, Microsoft, Coinbase and Starlink involved—relevant for Laos’ ongoing scam prevention push. Ancient Heritage Research: New reporting on Laos’ Plain of Jars revisits archaeological findings that may explain the jars’ purpose, adding fresh context for science-led heritage tourism.