AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTransboundary River Pollution Watch: A northern Thailand river protection network invited China’s ambassador to Chiang Rai on World Environment Day, urging action on toxic river pollution blamed on cross-border mining in Myanmar and Laos, citing heavy metals like arsenic, lead and cadmium. Mining Oversight in Laos: Vientiane Times reports Laos has set up a mineral inspection, analysis and quality certification system at 32 export checkpoints to tighten control of mineral exports and improve transparency and state revenue. Agri Trade Modernisation: Laos also launched the online Agro-Link system to modernise agricultural import-export management, aiming for better data, transparency and faster processing. Cave Rescue Highlights Risk From Informal Mining: Laos cave rescue coverage continues after miners trapped by flooding in Xaysomboun; one survivor said an earthquake collapsed the entrance and the chambers flooded, while search efforts resumed for missing men. Wildlife Crime Crackdown: Free the Bears and Lao authorities report the largest ever Southeast Asia rescue: 27 moon bears freed from an illegal bile farm, with allegations bears were taken from the wild. Business Reform for Sustainability: ADB and LNCCI launched a ProFIT report saying Laos’ business environment shows modest improvement, but SMEs still face hurdles in registration, compliance and access to finance.
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