AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChina–Laos Military Aviation Hub: China’s China–Laos Joint Support and Training Center and Friendship Aviation Academy at Ban Keun Airport (Vientiane Province) have begun operating, with analysts saying it extends Beijing’s power projection and logistics reach across Southeast Asia. Mekong Water Tensions: A new report argues China’s limited cooperation with downstream states is turning the Mekong into a geopolitics battleground, raising pressure on Laos and other Mekong lifeline economies. Laos Infrastructure Compensation: Laos is moving forward on land compensation for the Vientiane–Hanoi expressway links, with updates on compensation plans in Bolikhamxay and related areas. ASEAN Trade & Industry Signals: Laos-linked regional business momentum shows up in gold demand—Laos’ gold festival drew heavy buying and supports a push to position Laos as an ASEAN gold hub. Regional Capital Markets: Vietnam’s push to deepen capital markets for 2026–2030 highlights the wider funding race for manufacturing, transport, and energy transition—an important backdrop for Laos’ investment pipeline.
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