A leading global supplier of technology and services, Bosch, has launched the programme “Makers of Tomorrow”, an innovative approach to practical education, created and implemented in partnership with the Faculty of Engineering, National University of Laos (NUOL).
Police Net Amphetamine Haul in Bokeo Road Block 
The Bokeo Drug Prevention and Control Department last week seized 200,000 amphetamine pills being transported by pick-up truck and detained the driver.
Vientiane Rescue Passes on Prized Award to the People of Laos
Vientiane Rescue 1623, under the Foundation for Assisting Poor People of the Lao PDR, presented the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2016 to the Lao people, after receiving the award in Manila, the Philippines, last month.
EDL to Repay Thai Debts with Electricity
Lao electricity officials expect to repay Thai electricity authorities for debts incurred due to energy imports in previous years, with repayments having already begun.
Govt to Establish Municipalities, Cities
The government has instructed ministries and provinces to work towards establishing municipalities and cities so as to systemise and modernise the cities and their administration and make them financially self-sufficient.
Funds Allocated for Railway Compensation Awards
The government has allocated almost 5 billion kip for authorities to finance work in the payment of compensation to those who will lose land when the Laos-China railway is built.
Lao Government Tackles Trade Challenges
Lao government has identified common challenges in foreign trade and is taking measures to further facilitate trade, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce said.
Lao Ruling Communist Party to Strengthen Fight Against Corruption
Laos’ ruling communist party, Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, has vowed to strengthen efforts in fighting corruption, state-run online newspaper Vientiane Times reported Saturday.
