AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChina–Laos Military Ties: China has opened a joint military training and support center at Ban Keun, about 50 km north of Vientiane, with a new runway and aviation academy—prompting regional calls for more transparency on how the facility will be used. Mekong Water Tensions: A report says China’s approach to the Mekong is driving geopolitical friction, with downstream countries left to manage uncertainty over cooperation. Laos Gold Push: Laos’ Gold Festival 2026 drew 50,000+ visitors and saw consumers buy 230 kg of gold worth about US$33 million in three days, reinforcing plans to position Laos as an ASEAN gold hub. ASEAN Connectivity Talk: Thailand and Laos discussed a single customs and immigration checkpoint to speed cross-border trade. Regional Diplomacy: ASEAN maritime workshops in Jakarta stressed cooperation and confidence-building to reduce tensions in the South China Sea.
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