Economy & Trade: Laos says it is setting priorities to strengthen the economy, with the Industry and Commerce ministry reviewing first-half performance and mapping second-half work on domestic production, trade system upgrades, and better human resources. Food Security & Exports: The Agriculture and Environment ministry reports crop and crop-product exports of about $752 million in the first five months of 2026, plus growth in livestock and forestry-related exports, alongside efforts to expand market access. Energy & Industry: Laos highlights fuel supply stability, faster responses to illegal mining and accidents, SME support, and moves to promote electric vehicles. Agriculture: Laos also pushes modern, cleaner farming methods and dry-season commercial crops to meet export standards. Regional Security: Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet urges Laos and Vietnam to intensify trilateral cooperation against online scams and transnational crime. Cross-Border Cooperation: Oudomxay and Vietnam’s Son La sign a 2026–2029 deal targeting transnational crime, drugs, trafficking, and smuggling, while expanding trade, agriculture, and tourism. People & Culture: President Thongloun’s “Letters to My Grandchildren” is donated to 20 school libraries in Vientiane, in Lao and English. Climate Cooperation: China spotlights the Vientiane-Saysettha Low-Carbon Demonstration Zone as a model for green development, citing solar lighting and new-energy transport.