Sustainable Agri-Food Push: Laos has launched a project (to run through Dec 2030) to boost sustainable agri-food systems, expand finance access, and strengthen food and nutrition security, with nutrition activities planned in 105 villages via the World Food Programme and support for climate-resilient production, food safety certification, and export market access. Poultry Supply Upgrade: Soukchaleun Farm is expanding an integrated chicken egg production chain across Champasak and Vientiane, aiming to improve poultry health, hygiene, and cost control, develop its own parent stock, and roll out pullets to farmers in 2027 with technical guidance on vaccination and disease prevention. Healthcare in Trade Fairs: The EWEC-Da Nang 2026 fair opened in Da Nang with nearly 250 booths, including food and agricultural products and a healthcare-related segment, highlighting regional business links that can affect access to medicines and services. Regional Health-Related Policy Signals: Hong Kong health authorities reiterated that childhood vaccination schedules should not be changed without solid scientific backing, warning that delays can reduce protection—an approach Laos readers may want to watch as regional public health messaging evolves. Biopharma Testing Capacity: Merck is expanding its Singapore biosafety and analytical testing services for Asia Pacific biopharma, including BioReliance® capabilities and next-generation sequencing, supporting faster and more compliant development of biologics.