AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Climate Diplomacy: UN “pre-COP” talks in Nadi, Fiji, put Pacific leaders front and center ahead of COP31, pushing for 1.5°C limits, faster climate finance, and stronger ocean protection as sea-level rise accelerates. Internet Costs & Digital Expansion: Nepal’s ISPs warn they may drop low-priced broadband packages from Monday due to higher operating costs, including fuel and optical fiber price hikes, even as the government pushes digital transformation. Party Tech-Forward Politics: Nepali Congress’ 15th General Convention rolls out “Congress 2.0” with more digital boards, reduced physical campaigning, and a tech-heavy convention process. Startup Finance Boost: Nepal disbursed Rs 1.057 billion in collateral-free, 3% concessional loans to 922 startups under a government scheme to speed up access to credit. Regional Energy Push: South Asian experts call for a regional energy partnership (Bangladesh–India–Nepal–Bhutan) to reduce exposure to trade shocks and supply disruptions. Himalayan Risk Science: Chinese scientists begin a joint field survey in Nepal after the Aug 26 glacier collapse/mudslide, aiming to map the cross-border disaster chain. Kathmandu Transport Plan: JICA-supported draft Kathmandu Valley Urban Transport Master Plan is out for public feedback, targeting traffic, air pollution, and road safety with a long-term system overhaul.
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