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Nepal, World Bank discuss strengthening management of fiscal risks in PPPs for infrastructure projects
Sunakhari News/ Kathmandu. The Government of Nepal aims to deliver NPR 0.8 trillion (US$6 billion) infrastructure investments through public-private partnerships (PPPs) as part of its Fifteenth Plan (2019/20 – 2023/24). While PPPs are vehicles to mobilize private sector financing, governments often must provide fiscal support to mitigate risks. The need for robust fiscal management to manage the government’s PPP-related fiscal risks, or Fiscal Commitments and Contingent Liabilit....
SIPRADI and NABIL Bank signs MoU to ease the purchase of XPRES-T EV Fleet from Tata Motors
Sunakhari News/ Kathmandu. Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. (STPL) has recently signed an agreement with NABIL Bank Limited regarding the vehicle loan of upto 80% for the Premium EV Fleet segment from Tata Motors. XPRES-T is premium fleet electric sedan from Tata Motors amped with top-notch features for a smooth driving experience, and the right combination of substance and style. According to the agreement, any individual or institutions looking to purchase the XPRES-T EV from Tata Motors....
COVID-19’s Impact on South Asia’s Youth Could Last Generations
Sunakhari News / Kathmandu. The COVID-19 pandemic derailed development and caused a massive collapse in human capital for millions of children and young people across South Asia, according to a new World Bank analysis of data for people who were under the age of 25 at the onset of the pandemic. Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives—is key to unlocking a child’s potential and enabling countries to achieve a resilient recovery and strong f....
Urgent Action Needed in South Asia to Curb Deadly Air Pollution
Sunakhari News/ Kathmandu. South Asia is home to 9 of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution, which causes an estimated 2 million premature deaths across the region each year and incurs significant economic costs. A new World Bank report shows that there are economically feasible, cost-effective solutions to achieve clean air in the region, but this requires countries to coordinate policies and investments. Striving for Clean Air: Air Pollution and Public Health in Sou....
Buying an EV from Tata Motors gets more easy
Sunakhari News/ Kathmandu. Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. (STPL) has recently signed an agreement with NABIL Bank Limited regarding the vehicle loan of upto 80% for the customers planning to buy electric vehicles from Tata Motors. Currently, Tata Motors offers Nexon EV and Tigor EV, best of its electric vehicles in Nepal. According to the agreement, any individual or institutions looking to purchase the electric vehicles from Tata Motorsshall get an easy, affordable loan facility from al....
Leadership Academy Nepal Organized an Advanced Leadership Program
Sunakhari News/ Kathmandu. Leadership Academy Nepal (LAN) in association with Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University at Houston, USA organized an Advanced Leadership Program for Nepali business leaders from September 19th to 24th 2022. Participants were from the Nepali banking industry and other sectors. World class Professors (including the Dean) from Rice University introduced emerging concepts through highly interactive sessions backed by latest research that can be a....
Global IME Bank holds interaction program in Seoul urging Korean investors to invest in Nepal
Sunakhari News/Kathmandu- Global IME Bank Limited and Global Money Express have organized an interaction program in Seoul, South Korea, urging the South Korean investors and Nepali community there to invest in Nepal. Speaking at the program, Finance Minister Janardan Sharma said that foreign direct investment and remittances are of great importance to save the country's economy at the present time when the foreign exchange reserves have decreased significantly. Finance Minister Sharma has r....
Gateway College Recognized as One of Top 5 Hotel Management College in Nepal
Sunakhari News/ Kathmandu. New Business Age Pvt Ltd organized the sixth edition of the Newbiz B-Schools Ratings, Ranking and Awards on 17th August 2022 at Radisson Hotel Kathmandu. According to the organizers, the best colleges were awarded in four different categories from among more than 2,300 business schools across the country. A total of 16 colleges were awarded in four different categories in the ceremony. Birgunj Public College (BPC) & Novel Academy Kaski were awarded top B Scho....
Cathay Pacific Cargo introduces Fly Greener, the carbon-offset programme for air freight
Sunakhari News / Kathmandu. Cathay Pacific is taking the lead in aviation’s sustainability efforts in Asia with the extension of Fly Greener to its air cargo services. Fly Greener is a carbon-offset programme powered by an integrated carbon emissions calculator, as part of the airline’s commitment to tackling climate change by achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The new carbon emissions calculator works out the carbon emissions of shipments and the cost to offset them ....
Winners of “Hyundai Festive Delight 2078” Offer Announced
Sunakhari News/ Kathmandu - The winners of the “Hyundai Festive Delight 2078” offer have been announced by Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd, the sole authorized distributor of Hyundai motors in Nepal. Customers had the opportunity to win grand prizes and cash discounts on every purchase of Hyundai cars. With the purchase of Hyundai Cars, every customer had a chance to get guaranteed attractive cash discount upto 3 Lakhs + Free one year comprehensive insurance & Road Tax, additional cas....