AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Trade: The US Commerce Department has finalized steep anti-dumping and countervailing duties on crystalline silicon solar cells and panels from India, Indonesia and Laos, with Laos facing a 65.43% dumping margin and countervailing rates up to 153.67%—a move that could sharply raise costs and squeeze local producers. Power & Grid Reality: Laos is exporting electricity while still suffering frequent blackouts at home, as an ageing grid and demand pressure leave hospitals and clinics vulnerable during outages. Labour Controls: Laos has suspended new work permits, labor visas and related approvals for Bangladeshi nationals nationwide through end-2026, citing concerns over illegal entry and labour brokers. Mining Tech: China showcased AI systems that cut mineral exploration and geological mapping time, signaling faster, more automated workflows for the region’s resource sector. UXO & Safety: Laos is hosting the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, with international delegates inspecting UXO clearance operations in Luang Prabang as casualty figures remain high. Clean Energy Links: Laos and Hong Kong are strengthening clean energy cooperation, including a new feasibility study on battery energy storage.
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