Laos–Kazakhstan Diplomacy: President Thongloun Sisoulith begins a Sept 3–4 official visit to Kazakhstan, with Tokayev calling Laos a reliable Southeast Asia partner and highlighting cooperation in energy, agriculture, industry and tourism. Anti-Scam Crackdown (Vientiane): Thoulakhom District orders hotels and other accommodation providers to stop knowingly supporting internet crimes, online gambling and scams, with tighter monitoring under national security rules. New Golf Push (Vientiane): IMG is appointed course management partner for Thatluang Lake Golf Resort, Laos’ first major golf tourism infrastructure, targeting a late-year opening and a championship-style turf plan. China–Laos Green Learning: Laos’ first zero-carbon library opens in Luang Prabang with solar, storage and charging—part of the China–Laos Friendship Year. Tourism Business Calendar: “Made in Laos Exhibition 2026” runs Oct 3–11 in Vientiane, featuring 160 companies across 17 provinces, including tourism and logistics. Regional Connectivity via Tourism: Laos participates in the East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Federation (EATOF) push for stronger connectivity and investment links. Safety for Visitors: SCO Dialogue Partner talks in Bishkek include tourism cooperation alongside cybercrime and drug-fighting priorities. Flood Disruption (Luang Namtha): Flash floods have eased, but roads and utilities remain disrupted, with aid requests for affected communities.