AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRoad Infrastructure: Japan handed Laos road and bridge maintenance equipment worth more than 955 million yen, part of a 1.7 billion yen programme to help repair damage from floods and other disasters. Electric Mobility: Green SM marked three years in Laos by launching a business alliance and signing a 2026–27 cooperation deal with Unitel, combining its electric taxi network with the telecom operator’s digital services. Infrastructure Finance: ADB estimates Southeast Asia needs $7.1 trillion for infrastructure through 2040, with a $264 billion annual funding gap—raising the stakes for transport, power and digital investment across Laos. Clean Energy: A 133-turbine wind farm in Sekong is generating power and supporting jobs and road upgrades, while showcasing Laos’ potential to supply regional electricity grids. Mining Oversight: Oudomxay has investigated eight illegal mining cases and prosecuted 10 people; one site involved unauthorised gold mining and land awaiting restoration.
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