KATHMANDU: Driving licenses will now have QR codes instead of electronic chips. With the Security Printing Center (SPC) under the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology selected to print driving licenses, the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has decided to…

KATHMANDU: The government has prioritized green hydrogen production in Nepal by announcing tax exemptions in the budget for fiscal year 2025/26. “No taxes or duties will be levied on imported machinery for industries producing green hydrogen,” Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad…

KATHMANDU: Norway has further cemented its position as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with nearly 90% of new car sales in 2024 being fully electric. In one recent month, that figure soared to 97%—far ahead of countries…

KATHMANDU: Four new vehicle assembly industries have been registered in the current fiscal year so far. According to the Department of Industry (DoI), these new facilities are set to produce a range of electric vehicles (EVs), including two-wheelers, three-wheelers and…

KATHMANDU: LG Innotek has developed the world’s first 5G New Radio Non-Terrestrial Network (NR-NTN) communication module for motor vehicles. According to the Korea Times, this advanced technology enables cars to connect to satellites via 5G, allowing faster data transmission, enhanced…