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Thursday, May 16, 2024

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Global growth to slow to 3.2 pc in 2022, 2.7 pc in 2023: IMF

Global growth to slow to 3.2 pc in 2022, 2.7 pc in 2023: IMF

KATHMANDU: International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that global growth to slow from 6 percent in 2021 to 3.2 percent in 2022 and 2.7 percent in 2023. Releasing a report- ‘World Economic Outlook: Countering the

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Political and social commitment vital for Green Hydrogen Promotion

Political and social commitment vital for Green Hydrogen Promotion

 Dr. Bhola Thapa The exponential rise in energy needs, increasing climatic degradation, and soaring fossil fuel prices have prompted developed countries to look for green alternatives. According to recent research, for a reasonable likelihood to

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Promotion of green hydrogen vital to achieving net zero target

Promotion of green hydrogen vital to achieving net zero target

Shesh Ghale After searching various research reports and articles, we have discovered the death of around 40,000 people in Nepal is directly linked to poor air quality.  Similarly, a child born today will have their

Energy
Nepal to sign aviation pacts with US, Switzerland soon

Nepal to sign aviation pacts with US, Switzerland soon

KATHMANDU (RSS):  In an effort to strengthen the aviation network Nepal is preparing to sign agreements with the United States and Switzerland. Nepal has already signed aviation agreements with 40 countries and the European Union.

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Experts and entrepreneurs express concerns over weak export capacity of Nepal

Experts and entrepreneurs express concerns over weak export capacity of Nepal

KATHMANDU: Experts and relevant entrepreneurs express concern over the weak export capacity of Nepal highlighting the necessity to enhance production capacity and competitiveness in the global market. They also stressed the need to put in

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IFC extends first-ever Green GTFP Line to Global IME Bank

IFC extends first-ever Green GTFP Line to Global IME Bank

KATHMANDU: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is extending an unfunded short-term facility under the Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) to Global IME Bank, one of the largest commercial

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Govt to provide electric stoves to 3.3 million households by 2030

Govt to provide electric stoves to 3.3 million households by 2030

KATHMANDU: In an effort to promote clean energy technology in cooking, the government has prepared a national action plan that envisages providing electric stoves to 3.3 million households by 2030.  Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC)

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Government passes ordinance to clear deck for power trade by private players

Government passes ordinance to clear deck for power trade by private players

KATHMANDU: On September 23, a meeting of the Council of Ministers passed the Bill to Amend Electricity Act 1991 through an ordinance paving the way for granting licenses to the private sector for electricity trade. 

Economy
ADB to extend support worth USD 14 billion to ease the food crisis, promote food security

ADB to extend support worth USD 14 billion to ease the food crisis, promote food security

MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced plans to provide at least USD 14 billion over 2022–2025 in a comprehensive program of support to ease a worsening food crisis in Asia and the Pacific, and

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  USAID’s program launched to promote women’s leadership in energy sector

  USAID’s program launched to promote women’s leadership in energy sector

KATHMANDU: In an effort to develop next-generation women leaders in the energy sector USAID Urja Nepal, an energy development program, launched the Program for the Development of Leadership and Management Skills for Women in the