Laos Journal

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 10 hours ago

Cave Rescue in Crisis: Laos rescuers are still racing to free seven villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Xaysomboun after flash floods sealed the exit, with Thai and Finnish divers pushing through tight, muddy passages while oxygen and weather risks rise. EV Push: Laos has temporarily suspended imports of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles through the end of 2026 to speed up electric adoption and cut fuel reliance. Regional Connectivity: Laos is seeking Vietnam’s support to upgrade logistics infrastructure and transport routes, aiming to slash border and licensing delays. Conservation Breakthrough: 27 moon bears rescued from an illegal bile farm in northern Laos are finally tasting freedom after years in tiny cages. Education Support: K-pop group SEVENTEEN marked its 11th anniversary by donating to UNESCO for scholarships helping more Lao students reach secondary school.

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May 19, 2026

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4 hours ago

Laos hands over 106 Thais linked to scam-gang crackdown

The Nation Thailand |

Owner: Sontiyan Chuenruetainaidhama info about owner

The Nation Thailand

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Owned By	Sontiyan Chuenruetainaidhama
Year Founded	1971
Website	https://www.nationthailand.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Thailand, Bangkok
Owner Country	Thailand

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5 hours ago

Laos Ranks Second in ASEAN for Forest Coverage

Lao News Agency |

Owner: Laotian Government info about owner

Lao News Agency

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Laotian Government
Year Founded	1968
Website	http://kpl.gov.la/EN/Default.aspx
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Vientiane

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26 minutes ago

All 7 trapped in Laos cave found alive

Xinhua News Agency |

Owner: Chinese Government info about owner

Xinhua News Agency

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Chinese Government through The State Council of the People's Republic of China
Year Founded	1931
Website	english.news.cn
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	China, Beijing
Owner Country	China

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6 hours ago

Laos: 5 people stuck in cave for a week found alive

Deutsche Welle |

Owner: German Government info about owner

Deutsche Welle

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	German Government
Year Founded	1953
Website	dw.com
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Germany, Bonn
Owner Country	Germany

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2 hours ago

After More Than a Week, Divers Find Five Villagers Alive in Flooded Cave in Laos

Fire Engineering |

Owner: Stephen A. Schwarzman info about owner

Fire Engineering

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Owned By	Stephen A. Schwarzman through Blackstone Inc. & Clarion Events
Year Founded	1877
Website	https://www.fireengineering.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New Jersey, Rochelle Park
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Việt Nam, Laos promote trade and transport connectivity

Vietstock |

Owner: Tai Viet Joint Stock Company info about owner

Vietstock

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Owned By	Tai Viet Joint Stock Company (Pham Thi Thanh Nga Chairperson)
Year Founded	2002
Website	en.vietstock.vn
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Viet Nam, Ho Chi Minh City
Owner Country	Viet Nam

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4 hours ago

Five of seven people trapped in a cave in Laos have been found

The Journal |

Owner: Eamon & Brian Fallon info about owner

TheJournal.ie

Center-left

Owned By	Eamon & Brian Fallon through DML Capital through Journal Media Ltd
Year Founded	2010
Website	https://www.thejournal.ie/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ireland, Dublin
Owner Country	Ireland

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2 hours ago

Rescuers in Laos Scramble to Reach 7 People Trapped in Flooded Cave

The New York Times |

Owner: The Ochs-Sulzberger Family info about owner

The New York Times

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Owned By	The Ochs-Sulzberger Family through The New York Times Company (Vanguard Group & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1851
Website	https://www.nytimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, Manhattan
Owner Country	United States