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License services partially resumed

KATHMANDU: The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has partially resumed driving license-related services that had been halted since the last week of September. According to the department, services have restarted from today in a limited manner. The operations were suspended…
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Xi-Trump deal restores supply of key auto chips

KATHMANDU: The U.S. and China have agreed to resume shipments of key auto chips from Dutch company Nexperia, ending weeks of disruption in global car production, according to global media reports. The deal was reached during talks between U.S. President…
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QR codes to display project and official details on Indian highways

KATHMANDU: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has directed officials to put QR codes on national highways. Travelers can scan the codes to get information about project details, contractors, and officials in charge, and also provide feedback. The move aims to improve…
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China excludes EVs from new five-year plan as market faces oversupply

KATHMANDU: China has excluded electric vehicles from its latest five-year development plan for 2026–2030, the first time in over a decade. The move comes as the country’s EV industry faces oversupply and intense competition. New energy vehicles, including EVs, plug-in…