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Cave Rescue in Xaysomboun: Search teams in Laos raced Monday and Tuesday to reach two men feared trapped for nearly two weeks after flash floods blocked the cave entrance. Rescuers tried a newly found vertical shaft and alternative access routes, while reports of “knocking” sparked hope—then were disputed by divers, who said the sounds were likely misinterpreted. Lao-China State Visit: Lao top leader Thongloun Sisoulith arrived in Hangzhou for a five-day state visit to deepen ties under the “Four Goods” framework, with talks on trade, investment, tourism, people-to-people links, and use of the China–Laos Railway. Digital Government Push: Laos launched Smart Customs and an E-Tax Invoice platform to speed clearance, cut paperwork, and modernize revenue collection. Children and Tobacco Awareness: Laos marked International Children’s Day with renewed focus on child protection and development, while health officials marked No Tobacco Day warning that nicotine products target youth. Vang Vieng Development: Ground was broken for a USD 216 million Central Plaza project in Vang Vieng, aiming to boost tourism and create thousands of jobs.

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