AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDrug Investigation: Laos seized 521kg of methamphetamine from a private jet in Luang Prabang; Malaysian police say the drugs were loaded in Laos and likely destined for the Philippines. Four people were arrested at a Subang airport hangar in a related probe. China-Laos Facility: Satellite images show aircraft and military vehicles at a new joint training site near Vientiane. Beijing says it will train Lao pilots, while analysts are watching for signs of a broader military role. Vietnam Visit: Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is due in Laos on October 8–9, his first official foreign visit, as both governments pledge to deepen ties under Laos’s new leadership. Transport: Vientiane’s BRT starts charging fares on October 12, with a flat rate of 10,000 kip per trip. Economy: Laos’s economy grew 4.8% in the first nine months of 2026, while inflation averaged 7.9%.
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