AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRebuild Mode in Sports: The Philippine women’s volleyball team Alas Pilipinas is scrambling after key stars begged off ahead of the AVC Women’s Cup, with PNVF saying the pool is down to about 11–12 players and aiming to reach 20–25. Media Diplomacy: Laos and Vietnam met in Vientiane to deepen cooperation in journalism and information work, including training support in digital media and AI, as Laos restructures state media under the Party’s information commission. Cold-War Shadows: A new report claims the CIA helped create Thailand’s border patrol police and shaped a secret, brutal counterinsurgency in Laos, including alleged massacres of student protesters. Education for Climate Resilience: Laos’ MoES, backed by Australia’s BEQUAL, is building practical climate-change and disaster-risk lessons for primary teachers. Culture & Tourism Link: Vietnam and Laos signed a 2026–2030 culture-tourism plan, pushing more exchanges and destination connectivity. Arts & Culture Abroad: Vietnam also brought water puppetry to Vientiane for free.
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