AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNational Assembly: Laos opened its First Extraordinary Session of the 10th National Assembly in Vientiane on July 6, with lawmakers set to review key government reports and urgent national issues over five days. Economy: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone told the session that Laos’ economy grew 5% in the first half of 2026, led by services, industry, tourism and manufacturing. Energy Cooperation: Laos and Myanmar signed a joint development agreement to study a Mekong border hydropower project up to 2,790MW, with a feasibility study due in 34 months. Environment & Health: The Mekong River Commission reported arsenic levels at Lao monitoring sites remain within safety standards, while Laos also said it will keep monitoring. Cross-border Trade & Diplomacy: Malaysia and Laos marked 60 years of diplomatic ties by reaffirming plans to expand trade, investment and connectivity. Regional Security: Thailand’s ONCB said a Thai air hostess heroin case is tied to a transnational network using Laos as a transit route. Business/Industry: Sapporo Breweries and Carlsberg announced a $643m Singapore-based JV to expand Sapporo Premium Beer across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
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