Logistics & Trade: DHL Express launched a new daily Shanghai–Bangkok freighter flight, aiming to boost capacity for China–Indochina supply chains as trade routes keep shifting. Cross-border Labour & Trade: Bangladesh and Laos agreed to expand trade and start labour recruitment cooperation via MoUs after their first Foreign Office Consultations in Vientiane. Digital Economy: Cambodia’s digital economy remains at just 1.8% of GDP, with weak internet, payment systems and regulations cited as barriers; Laos is reported at a similar level. Data Centres & Power: Thailand moved to tighten data centre rules (including higher electricity tariffs and grid-access guarantees) as AI demand strains the power system. Disaster Risk Insurance: SEADRIF reported progress on scaling disaster and climate risk insurance across Southeast Asia, including renewed sovereign parametric coverage for Laos. Industry Policy & Skills: Lao Digital Week 2026 is set for Oct 21–25 in Vientiane, with tracks on e-government, digital economy, AI, cloud, blockchain and workforce training. Hospitality Investment: Marriott and Royal Group plan to debut the Ritz-Carlton in Cambodia in 2032, signaling continued premium hotel and real-estate momentum in the region. Transport Connectivity: Da Nang hosted a logistics forum focused on infrastructure upgrades, digitalisation and green, multimodal connectivity. Energy & Climate Resilience: Laos launched a US$6.77m project in Sayaboury to strengthen climate resilience and water security. Aviation Demand: Cebu Pacific said July passenger volume rose 5% to 2.22m, driven by stronger domestic demand as it adjusts international capacity.