AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLaos UXO/Arts & Heritage: Laos marked the 16th anniversary of the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Vientiane, with officials stressing how millions of unexploded cluster submunitions still threaten lives and slow development—while clearance work continues to open land for farming and infrastructure. Inclusive Education: The Ministry of Education and Sports, with Australia’s BEQUAL support, released Teacher Development Video 29 to help primary teachers spot learning support needs (vision, hearing, mobility, attention, communication, memory) and use simple classroom adjustments for students with disabilities. Music & Regional Culture: Laos is listed among broadcasters joining Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, with Vientiane Capital Television (VTE9) confirmed—another sign the region’s pop culture circuit is getting louder. Retail & Lifestyle: Shinsegae opened its first overseas off-price Factory Store in Vientiane at KOKKOK Mega Mall Patuxai, using a franchise model aimed at expanding across Southeast Asia. Human Stories: A report highlights “Dancing Man” Manisack Vongsomsack, a Laos refugee who now brings joy through dance at outdoor concerts across the region.
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