AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoScience & Innovation: Laos has rolled out a National Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy (2026–2040) and a new teacher policy, aiming to boost human resources and use innovation to tackle environmental challenges and improve public services. Health & Climate Resilience: A new hospital management training in Vientiane focused on digital health systems, risk management, telemedicine, and emergency preparedness including climate change. Wildlife Protection: 27 rescued moon bears are now at the Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary after years of illegal captivity; the bears are in quarantine while they relearn natural behaviors like walking, climbing, and swimming. Energy Transition Pressure: The ADB warned that Asia’s power grid buildout faces a “new normal” of heatwaves and surging electricity demand from AI data centres, urging governments and private capital to share risks. Clean Mobility Push: Green SM launched its fully electric taxi service in New Delhi, expanding to markets including Laos, as electric transport grows across the region.
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