AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLao National Assembly: Laos’ 10th legislature opened its first extraordinary session in Vientiane, with lawmakers set to review the first-half 2026 National Socio-Economic Development Plan, state budget and monetary plan, plus rural development and poverty reduction priorities and draft state treasury law. Laos–Vietnam Cultural/Defense Ties: A Lao People’s Army Newspaper piece spotlights the long-running Laos–Vietnam friendship and says the 3rd Vietnam–Laos Border Defence Friendship Exchange will run July 9–10 at the Nam On–Thanh Thuy gate. ASEAN–India Trade: ASEAN–India bilateral trade hit about US$128 billion for 2025–26, with Laos among participating delegations as the sides review and modernize AITIGA. Regional Arts & Sport: Singapore’s Mediacorp renews rights for AFF’s ASEAN United FC competitions, while Laos athletes are included in regional karate coverage from Ninh Binh’s 13th Southeast Asian Karate Championships. Travel & Culture Spotlight: A travel feature highlights Meuang Xay in Oudomxay as a fast-changing stop north of Luang Prabang, with stupa views and local Tai Leu crafts.
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