Vientiane, July 10 -- The five-day first extraordinary session of Laos' 10th National Assembly (NA) concluded on July 10 after approving key economic, legal and development measures aimed at strengthening growth, improving public services and accelerating rural development and poverty reduction. According to the Lao national news agency KPL, in his closing remarks, NA President Xaysomphone Phomvihane said the legislature reviewed and adopted the government's reports on the implementation of the 2026 socio-economic development plan, the state budget, and the monetary plan for the first half of the year, together with priorities for the remaining six months. The NA acknowledged the government's efforts in maintaining economic stability, not...