AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRail & Trade Boost: Work has started on the first big capacity expansion and renovation on the Lao section of the China–Laos Railway, with Boten Station expected to raise freight clearance capacity by more than 10% once finished. State Visit to China: Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith arrived in Beijing for a five-day state visit, then toured Zhejiang’s Yucun Village to study China’s green development model and eco-tourism jobs. Diplomacy with India: In New Delhi, Lao Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane met President Droupadi Murmu as both sides pushed deeper trade, investment and technology ties for the 70th anniversary of relations; EAM Jaishankar stressed shared Buddhist and Ramayana heritage. Social Protection Watch: The ILO says maternity benefits across ASEAN still leave major gaps, especially for women in informal work and migrant workers. Mining & Safety: Search efforts for two gold miners trapped in a flooded cave in Xaisomboun are set to resume after monsoon rains disrupted operations, with rescuers now focusing on a newly found deep shaft. Local Governance: Vientiane Capital’s administration group met to review progress and set priority tasks for the coming month to improve public services.
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