AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClean Energy: Laos is exploring a 5–15-year deal to supply Singapore with up to 500MW of renewable power, starting at 100MW and scaling up subject to approvals and transmission arrangements. The operating 600MW Monsoon wind farm already exports electricity to Vietnam, while a Korean power-equipment trade mission is due in Vientiane on Nov. 9–11. Handicrafts: A Vientiane event marked 25 years of sector development, highlighting the industry’s role in jobs and income, especially for women and rural communities. Digital Payments: Maybank’s MAE app and CIMB’s Octo app now support QR payments in Laos through Alipay+ links, extending cross-border payment options for visitors and businesses. Tourism and Conservation: Research in Nam Ha National Protected Area found ecotourism can curb hunting but also push wildlife away from busy trails, underscoring the need to balance visitor activity with conservation.
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