Cross-border Cybercrime Crackdown: A U.S.-led operation shut down 1 million scam-related online accounts and froze millions in cryptocurrency, with 63 arrests tied to forced scam “compounds” in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. Renewables & Power Trade: A CIP–FECON consortium proposed a 1,000MW onshore wind project in Savannakhet to export electricity to Vietnam in 2026–2028, as regional grids and clean energy financing keep expanding. Bilateral Economic Push (Laos–Japan): Laos and Japan pledged cooperation across clean energy, technology, agriculture, tourism and modern industries, with PM Sonexay meeting Japan’s PM in Tokyo to advance energy security frameworks. Local Industry & Revenue Focus: Vientiane Capital’s National Assembly President urged Sikhottabong District to boost production, modernize agriculture and livestock, and tackle budget leakages, drug crime and online fraud. Energy & Logistics Hub Ambition: Laos’ PM reiterated plans to build an energy and logistics hub amid global conflict, while Laos also seeks fresh oil supplies as prices soar. FDI & Industrial Land Expansion: Phú Thọ’s push for “new-generation” FDI highlights the wider regional race for high-tech manufacturing and modern logistics—an approach Laos investors will watch closely. Media Cooperation: Cambodia and Laos agreed to strengthen information exchange, media capacity building and anti–fake news efforts.