AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIllegal wildlife trade: Investigators say Laos’ secret wildlife shops targeting Chinese tour groups are still expanding, with up to 35 suspected sites and reports of pangolin products sold to visitors despite enforcement actions. Wildlife enforcement: A Vientiane restaurant raid linked to the wider crackdown seized pangolin carcasses and scales plus bear paws and other illegal wildlife items, with a Chinese national arrested. Public health: Laos is rolling out Wolbachia mosquito releases under the Driving Down Dengue in Laos programme, with new releases underway across multiple provinces including Vientiane Capital, Oudomxay and Luang Prabang. Media and misinformation: The President urged Lao media to be accurate, credible and innovative, pushing faster verified reporting to counter rumors in the digital era. Regional development and investment: Deputy PM Saleumxay Kommasith urged Oudomxay to accelerate infrastructure tied to investment, while leaders also pushed Lao Cai to turn border trade and logistics advantages into growth drivers. Regional cooperation: Laos formally signed on as a Dialogue Partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, aiming to expand cooperation in transport, trade, digital transformation and sustainable development.
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