AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWomen’s Entrepreneurship: The Lao Women’s Union launched a two-day seminar to help women entrepreneurs grow businesses, access formal financing, and build skills in project planning, management, and IP registration. Parliament & Development: Laos’ National Assembly wrapped its first extraordinary session, endorsing key rural development measures. Drug Enforcement: Laos continues major anti-narcotics work, including large-scale drug hauls and arrests reported over the week. Cross-border Crime Probe: Thai police expanded a heroin-smuggling investigation, with a suspect believed to have fled to Laos and links to a wider network. Regional Cooperation: The 166th Joint Mekong River Patrol involving Myanmar, China, Laos, and Thailand concluded after operations targeting drug crimes and other cross-border offenses. Mekong Livelihoods: Fishermen in Champasak keep working the Mekong River, underscoring how vital the river is for local jobs and food supply. Tourism & Connectivity: China–Vietnam air links resumed, with direct flights to Vientiane highlighted as part of broader regional travel demand.
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