ASF & Pork Supply: Vientiane eased regulated pig movement while tightening African Swine Fever controls, using red/yellow/green zones, inspection rules for transport, and ASF-negative testing for pigs over 100kg headed to slaughterhouses. Labour & Workplace Safety: SOLAR II launched in Vientiane (2026–2030) to expand social protection and safer, healthier workplaces for coffee, tea and forestry workers, with EU/ILO funding and a target of at least 50% women beneficiaries. Disaster Response & WASH: After Typhoon Maysak flooding in Luang Namtha, Plan International Laos is delivering emergency food and clean water plus Sanitation & Hygiene support to 500 households, with attention to girls’ heightened risks and menstrual hygiene needs. Cluster Munitions & Health Impacts: A Vientiane conference reaffirmed a ban on cluster munitions; CMAC chief Heng Ratana cited alleged Thai use in Cambodia and highlighted damage to schools, hospitals and health centres. Health Systems Access (Regional): Ateneo researchers in the Philippines explored AI-assisted chest X-ray interpretation to speed TB detection in rural areas where radiology access is limited. Community Health & Nutrition (Regional): A senior meal program model in Milwaukee County shows how affordable, culturally diverse food can support older adults’ nutrition and social connection. Public Health Funding (Regional): UNAIDS warned of a major HIV funding squeeze while noting continued government support, including from Laos.