AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoASEAN–China SME push: The ASEAN-China Centre is expanding training across ASEAN (including Laos) to help SMEs use FTAs, customs procedures and cross-border e-commerce to access the China market. Laos livestock shock: African Swine Fever has spread to seven provinces and 91 districts, with 14,002 pigs lost and authorities tightening movement controls and surveillance while urging farm biosecurity. Vientiane land reform: Vientiane Province plans to update official land appraisal prices to better match market values and protect state revenue, after gaps and inconsistencies were flagged. Smart city works in Vientiane: Temporary diversions are set for Lane Xang Road on Sept 26–27 to support pipe-laying for the Smart Clean-Cooling Road System project. Khammouane tourism landmark: Thakhek begins a 2.5 billion kip clock tower build aimed at improving the urban look and boosting visitor appeal. Trade pressure on solar: The US finalized steep antidumping/countervailing duties on crystalline silicon solar cells and modules from India, Indonesia and Laos, with Laos’ combined rate set at 65.43% (AD) plus 0.00% (CVD) in the final mix. Regional connectivity & development: Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal urged LDC support focused on finance, climate justice and productive capacity to turn UN commitments into action, citing unequal climate risks faced by the poorest countries.
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