Cross-border Cybercrime Crackdown: A U.S.-led operation with the FBI and partners says more than 1 million scam-related online accounts were taken down, 63 people arrested, and millions in crypto frozen, with Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar targeted over forced scam “compounds.” EV Mobility Expansion: VinFast says it will supply Green SM with 1 million electric cars by 2030 and add 4 million electric motorcycles, as Green SM pushes ride-hailing beyond Laos into India. ASEAN Policy Push: At the ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi, Vietnam’s PM urged ASEAN to shape new regional rules, while Lao PM Sonexay joined leaders including Cambodia and Thailand to stress people-centered, digital-era cooperation. Martyrs’ Remains Recovery: Vietnam reports 1,109 sets of remains recovered in a 500-day campaign, including 173 in Laos, with DNA identification scaling up. Regional Aviation Demand: ATR points to Vietnam’s unserved short routes and airport growth as a strong market for turboprop regional connectivity. Trade & Investment Links: Vietnam’s outbound investment rose 2.5-fold in Jan–May, with Laos the top destination, highlighting continued Mekong-region capital flows. Energy Grid Financing: ADB warns Asia’s power grid buildout needs shared risk between governments and private capital as AI-driven electricity demand accelerates. Laos–Vietnam Cooperation Focus: Vietnam’s top leader says cooperation must move from “good” to “effective,” delivering practical benefits for people.