AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCybercrime Crackdown: Lao police say they arrested 40 suspects in a raid on an alleged telecom scam operation in Thoulakhom, seizing 2,196 mobile phones and 109 computers, with cases transferred for further legal action. UXO Clearance Focus: The Lao Foreign Ministry met with UNDP and national UXO stakeholders to review progress in unexploded ordnance clearance and set priorities for the rest of 2026. Russia–Laos Military Drills: Russia’s defense ministry reports the active phase of the Laros-2026 exercise, including anti-drone systems and FPV drones, with Laotian special forces highlighted. Mekong Cooperation Funding: China and Laos signed an agreement for a 2026 special fund under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation framework, aimed at regional small and medium projects. Media & Ethics Push: Malaysia’s PM praised media ethics and integrity at HAWANA 2026, while also announcing extra welfare support for media practitioners via Tabung Kasih@HAWANA. Regional Press Links: Vietnam hosted a National Press Festival in Hai Phong, spotlighting journalism’s shift toward digital tools and AI.
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