Transportation woes

RASUWA: Although the production of cheese produced by Gosainkundra Cheese Production Centre of Rasuwa district has increased, there is a problem in transporting cheese to market. Operating only for six months, the centre last year produced 24,000 kg of cheese and 8,000 kg of butter. This year it has planned to produce 25,000 kg of cheese while butter production was planned at 9,000 kg. Out of this, 17,000 kg cheese and 5,000 kg butter have already been produced. As Pasang Lamhu road is blocked, there is a problem in transportation. While the use of labourers raises transportation cost, the quality of cheese gets degraded due to long time. —RSS

Singapore exports up

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s key exports rose an annual 11 per cent in August, boosted by increased shipments of pharmaceuticals which tempered a sustained decline in electronics. The increase in non-oil domestic exports for the fourth straight month was in the upper range of analysts’ forecasts and double the 5.4 per cent growth registered in July, the trade promotion body, International Enterprise Singapore, said. — AFP