AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoASEAN Culture in Focus: The Lao Embassy in Hanoi showcased Lao culture at “Colors of ASEAN Culture 2026,” featuring Lao student performances, traditional handicrafts and textiles alongside ASEAN music, costumes and folk dances. Heritage & Rituals: Vietnam’s Then practices—photographs, artefacts and ritual excerpts—were presented in Vientiane (Aug 17–19), highlighting shared wet-rice traditions and Tay–Thai cultural links with Laos. Inclusive Education Push: Laos’ Ministry of Education and Sports, with Australia’s BEQUAL, launched a disability inclusion research pilot in Xiangkhouang (2026–2027), testing teacher support tools and classroom methods with 18 students with disabilities. Education Upgrade in Savannakhet: A China-aided grant is rebuilding and upgrading Savannakhet Secondary School, aiming for safer, modern facilities and better learning conditions. Electricity & Arts-Adjacent Growth: Laos’ power generation rose in early 2026, reinforcing the country’s push to turn hydropower into a stronger regional economic engine.
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