AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourist Safety and Justice in Laos: Laos says it still can’t determine who is to blame or the cause of six foreign tourist deaths in Vang Vieng in 2024, pointing to families’ refusal to allow autopsies—though it confirms “excessive levels of methanol” were found in Tiger Vodka and that legal action has been launched against a distillery owner and hostel staff. International Pressure: Australia has summoned Laos’ ambassador and called the reported charges too light, while families say they feel left in the dark. Global AI Diplomacy: China-backed WAICO—the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation—was launched in Shanghai with 29 founding countries including Laos, aiming for “beneficial, safe and fair” AI governance. Regional Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Manila for ASEAN-related foreign ministers’ meetings, underscoring Washington’s push for a “free and open Indo-Pacific.” Trade and Connectivity: Vietnam and Laos are targeting $10 billion in bilateral trade, with a Vientiane business seminar focused on cutting costs and improving cross-border logistics.
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