October 2, 2024

Day: October 2, 2024

China science, technology news summary Oct. 2

Beijing: The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China.

REASONS BEHIND UPLIFT OF MOUNT QOMOLANGMA

Why is Mount Qomolangma much higher than the other high peaks? A new study presents evidence that river erosion is behin…

Second phase of Government – Business Partnership launched

President Cyril Ramaphosa, together with business leaders from across the country, has launched phase two of the Government Business Partnership with more determination to tackle South Africa’s challenges.

The partnership was launched just over a ye…

Overdue credits in Kyrgyzstan up 11.7 pct

Bishkek: Overdue credits in Kyrgyz banks jumped 11.7 percent to 85.5 million U.S. dollars by the end of August this year, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan said Wednesday.

According to data from the bank, the volume of overdue credits accounted for 2.4…

China sees record breaking daily passenger trips

Beijing: The number of railway trips made by Chinese passengers hit 21.45 million on Tuesday, the first day of the weeklong National Day holiday.

This marks a record-high number of daily railway passenger trips, the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd…

Francois Robinson appointed RERA interim ED

WINDHOEK: The Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa ( RERA ) has appointed Francois Robinson as the interim Executive Director for six months , replacing Elijah Sichone . Sichone served in the position for 19 years . The announceme…