AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood & Farming: Laos produced 2.33 million tons of food crops in the first nine months of 2026, hitting 90% of the annual target, while exports reached $1.389 billion (73.17% of target), though flooding and disasters remain a drag. National Priorities: Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith outlined the final-three-month push for 2026—food production, infrastructure recovery, mineral management, major investment projects, tourism, revenue collection and monetary stability—ahead of the National Assembly’s Oct. 5-21 session. Parliament Leadership: The 10th National Assembly elected Sonexay Siphandone as NA President and approved Saleumxay Kommasith as Prime Minister. Education: MoES and Australia’s BEQUAL program are piloting new multigrade guidelines to help teachers manage mixed-grade classrooms in Luang Namtha, Xiangkhouang and Savannakhet. Lao-Thai Ties: Laos and Thailand advanced plans for the 23rd Joint Commission meeting, focusing on border security, connectivity and projects including the Luang Prabang Mekong bridge. China Military Footprint: China and Laos began operating a joint air support and training center at Ban Keun Airport, adding an aviation-focused presence near Vientiane. US Deportation Case: A Laotian deportee held in Eswatini for over a year was released and is traveling onward to Laos.
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