Laos–Vietnam Health Cooperation: Vietnam and Laos reaffirmed plans to expand military medical cooperation, with a stronger push on high-quality training, medical technology transfer, and reproductive medicine; Vietnam Military Medical University has trained hundreds of Lao military medical personnel and continues sending expert missions to support curriculum and capacity building. Wildlife Rescue in Laos: A moon bear rescued from an illegal bile farm in Laos is now experiencing outdoor life for the first time after 27 bears were removed from the property and moved to a wildlife sanctuary. AI Governance with Laos in the Mix: Laos is listed among founding members of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), which aims to narrow the digital divide and promote safe, inclusive AI development; Bangladesh has joined WAICO as an observer. Public Health Safety Note: A Laos-made hot chilli oil (Lao Gan Ma) was recalled in Australia/New Zealand due to an undeclared peanut allergen, warning people with peanut allergies to seek medical advice if affected. Mental Health Data Watch: A global roundup highlights how depression reporting can look low in some countries due to limited screening and care access, not necessarily better wellbeing.