AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLao Digital Week 2026: Laos will host Lao Digital Week in Vientiane on Oct 21-25, with forums and seminars on e-government, the digital economy, AI, cloud and IoT, plus training and an investment networking dialogue. Disaster risk insurance: SEADRIF says it is expanding disaster and climate risk insurance across Southeast Asia, including renewed USD 16m sovereign parametric coverage for Laos and faster payouts after disasters. Agri-food supply chains: Soukchaleun Farm is expanding an integrated egg production chain in Champasak and Vientiane, adding parent stock, feed plans, and technical support for farmers to stabilize domestic supply. Power sector updates: Electricité du Laos (EDL) reviewed first-half 2026 performance and set priorities, reporting 1.86m customers and progress on hydropower generation and grid operations. UXO/cluster munitions: Laos marked the 16th anniversary of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, highlighting ongoing risks from unexploded submunitions and continued clearance work. Trade and labour links: Bangladesh and Laos agreed to deepen trade and start labour recruitment cooperation via an MoU, alongside consular and cultural collaboration. Cross-border connectivity: Vietnam’s Laos-China railway is reported to be boosting cold-chain vegetable exports, while broader regional logistics events in Da Nang underline digital and green supply-chain upgrades.
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