AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegional Defence Drills: India has kicked off the two-week multilateral exercise PRAGATI 2026 at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, with 12 countries including Laos taking part to run counter-terrorism drills and boost interoperability, alongside a showcase of India’s indigenous defence gear. Cross-Border Security: Cambodia and Laos also reaffirmed plans to tighten border cooperation, targeting transnational crime from trafficking and drugs to online scams and illegal resource exploitation. Laos Archaeology: A new study reports a massive “death jar” on Laos’ Plain of Jars held remains of at least 37 people, pointing to a multigenerational burial practice. Laos in the Economy: Vietnam’s outbound investment data for early 2026 shows Laos as the top destination, pulling in about $198m of Vietnamese capital in the first four months. Tourism Policy Spillover: Thailand is tightening visa rules again, cutting visa-free stays back to 30 days for most nationalities, a move that could ripple across regional travel flows.
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