KATHMANDU: KFC has launched its special Wednesday offer in Nepal.

With a value proposition of 10 pieces of hot and crispy chicken for only Rs 990, KFC just made mid-week Wednesdays finger lickin’ good, as per a press release.

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KATHMANDU: Daraz Group, a leading e-commerce company in Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, has announced that the company was fully acquired by Alibaba to become a member of Alibaba Group, as per a media release.

With the acquisition, Daraz will be able to leverage Alibaba’s leadership and experience in technology, online commerce and operation to drive further growth in the five South Asian markets that have a combined population of over 460 million, 60 per cent of which are under the age of 35.

Daraz was founded in 2012 and has since grown into the most popular online marketplace in the countries it operates. Daraz will continue to operate under the same brand.

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KATHMANDU: On Tuesday, Coca-Cola celebrated its 132nd anniversary.

The history of the world’s favourite drink — Coca-Cola — began on May 8, 1886, when the curiosity of a pharmacist in Atlanta, Dr John S Pemberton, led him to create a distinctive tasting soft drink.

The super drink that conquered the hearts of millions worldwide has been refreshing people across the globe since its first production. Coca-Cola was introduced in Nepal in 1979 and has two plants in the country in Balaju and Bharatpur. For Coca-Cola in Nepal, sustainability is at the heart of the business.

The system in Nepal is also committed to creating lasting positive impact on communities they proudly serve, actively leveraging partnerships with communities, government agencies and non-profits, through a ‘golden triangle’ approach for partnerships.

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KATHMANDU: Renault Captur, the longest and widest in its class, is coming soon to Nepal.

Renault vehicle’s authorised importer and distributor for Nepal, Advanced Automobiles (a part of Vishal Group) has started taking pre-booking of Renault Captur.

The stunning design of the new game-changer Renault Captur perfectly embodies Renault’s new global design language, with exclusive fashion-inspired dual tone body colours, as per a press statement. Renault Captur is loaded with premium features — innovative lighting systems (ILS), ergo design, leather seats and one integration concept.

The premium SUV comes with projector headlamps, C-shaped sapphire LED DRLs, fully automatic temperature control with rear cooling vents, integrated audio system with USB and Aux-in and Bluetooth, steering wheel controls, pushbutton start with remote central locking, dual airbags. It will be available in two engine options — legendary K9K 1.5L diesel engine (110 PS power, 240 Nm torque) and the responsive H4K 1.5L petrol engine (106 PS power, 142 Nm torque).

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Kathmandu, May 8

The government has initiated a follow-up of past agreements with China signed by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, when he had become the prime minister for the first time.

Oli, during his visit to China as the prime minister in March 2016, had signed Transit and Transport Agreement, MoU on launching joint feasibility study on free trade agreement (FTA) with the northern neighbour and agreement on building oil storage facilities in Nepal under Chinese assistance.

After taking charge as prime minister for the second time, Oli seems to be in a rush to conclude the agreements signed in the past.

During the recent visit of Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali to China, there had been follow-up meetings with Chinese authorities on the aforementioned agreements. These agreements had been stalled after the Oli government had been toppled.

Following the visit of foreign minister to China, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) recently wrote to the concerned ministry — the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies — to give momentum to these agreements.

The MoFA has been asked to give a final shape to the draft protocol of the Transit and Transport Agreement within a month through dialogue with Chinese authorities. For this purpose, MoFA has proposed a team led by the joint secretary at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS) and comprising members from Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport; Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs; and Ministry of Home Affairs.

Likewise, to conclude the study on feasibility of FTA with China, a committee led by the secretary or joint secretary at the MoICS, and comprising members from Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs; and private sector representatives has been proposed. The committee has been asked to prepare a report on national interest and share the findings with the northern neighbour.

Similarly, on MoU on Investment and Production Capacity, Nepal side will give its consent to Chinese side, as per MoFA.

For another critical pact on building oil storage facilities, MoICS has been asked to conclude land acquisition within one month and inform the Chinese authorities about it.

Khaireni of Tanahu, Battar of Nuwakot, and Panchkhal of Kavre have been proposed as the potential locations to develop the fuel storage facilities.

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