KATHMANDU: Thai Airways International has introduced its new Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a three-class configuration on the Kathmandu-Bangkok route, marking a major milestone for the Nepal market. The upgraded service, which began on September 17, 2025, replaces the Boeing 777…

KATHMANDU: Intense competition has emerged among major commercial banks to provide loans for vehicle purchases in Nepal. As lending rates have fallen in recent months, more customers are taking auto loans, prompting banks to expand credit aggressively in this segment.…

KATHMANDU: China has introduced new national standards for recycling EV batteries, achieving up to 99.6% recovery of nickel, cobalt, and manganese, and 96.5% for lithium in pilot programs, according to Chinese media. The General Administration of Market Supervision has approved…

KATHMANDU: Volvo Buses has introduced the Volvo BZR Electric, a new electric coach chassis with a battery capacity of up to 720 kWh. It can travel up to 700 km on a single charge, making it suitable for long trips…

KATHMANDU: China has requested consultations with India at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over India’s subsidy programs for electric vehicles and batteries, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. According to the ministry, India’s measures allegedly violate WTO obligations,…