Vat Phou Champasak Heritage: Laos took full management of the UNESCO-listed Vat Phou from a private concession, keeping the site open while shifting ticketing, transport, and conservation under provincial authorities. Education & Culture Leadership: The National University of Laos honored six people with academic titles and honorary doctorates, spotlighting links between research and practical national development. Digital Learning for Climate: A EU/France-backed VR student contest launched across Cambodia and ASEAN, pushing immersive tools for climate solutions and green innovation. Tourism Tech & Local Culture: East Asia tourism leaders agreed to expand “green” destinations, local circuit tours, and AI-enabled travel interpretation and personalization through EATOF. Laos–Kazakhstan Connectivity: Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith met Kazakhstan’s leaders to deepen trade and logistics links, with transport routes and tourism, education, and investment on the agenda. Border Community Culture: Vietnam and Laos border communities in Son La staged a culture-and-tourism week featuring ethnic cuisine, folk games, and a highland border market. Online Crime Crackdown (Vientiane): Thoulakhom District ordered accommodation providers not to support internet scams, online gambling, or related illegal activity. People-to-people Events: Japan’s embassy in Vientiane hosted a free “Discover JAPAN” event for travel and study pathways.