India skips China's Silk Road summit, warns of "unsustainable" debt NEW DELHI: India has not sent an official delegation to attend the "Belt and Road Forum" in Beijing and instead criticised China's global initiative, warning of an "unsustainable debt burden" for countries involved. Chinese President Xi Jinping is... Women 14 May, 2017
Cancer, hepatitis treatments set for boost as China overhauls drugs list SHANGHAI: China is set to add more than 300 new and traditional drugs to its list of medicines the state will help patients pay for, the first change in more than seven years that will boost treatments for cancer, kidney disease, hepatitis and... Environment 26 Jan, 2017
Report highlights need for policy adjustment to realise BRI potential Potential gains for trade and capital investment are significant — UNESCAP Kathmandu, December 1 While the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is expected to promote economic cooperation among countries along the proposed routes, a new report... 02 Dec, 2016
Chinese Ambassador meets Mahara, Mahat KATHMANDU: Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Yu Hong, on Friday paid courtesy calls on the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Krishna Bahadur Mahara and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Prakash Sharan Mahat. During the... Horoscopes 18 Nov, 2016
PM Oli hopes to reap benefits from revival of Silk Route Kathmandu, March 22 The China government’s initiative of ‘Silk Route Economic Belt’ is expected to bring new momentum to the economies of Asia and Europe, through which Nepal would also be able to share benefits, said Prime Minister KP Sharma... 23 Mar, 2016
Edible oil test pours cold water on NFC�s plans Kathmandu, March 7 The recent quality test report of China-government granted edible oil has shattered the plans of Nepal Food Corporation (NFC) to sell the product in the market at fair price. The NFC has submitted a proposal to its parent... 08 Mar, 2016
Edible oil test pours cold water on NFC�s plans Kathmandu, March 7 The recent quality test report of China-government granted edible oil has shattered the plans of Nepal Food Corporation (NFC) to sell the product in the market at fair price. The NFC has submitted a proposal to its parent... 08 Mar, 2016
Commerce ministry unveils 100-day action plan Kathmandu, February 2 Focusing on development of trade-related infrastructure and export promotion, Ministry of Commerce (MoC) today unveiled 100-day action plan. The action plan — being implemented from tomorrow to May 13 — has envisaged... 03 Feb, 2016
NITDB to expand ICD Timure Kathmandu, January 20 The Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) has planned to expand the area for the Inland Clearance Depot at Timure of Rasuwagadhi acknowledging the prospect of the trade route, which is linked with the mid-hill... 21 Jan, 2016
Govt fails to sign fuel deal with China Kathmandu, December 27 The much-awaited Nepal-China petroleum trade deal could not be signed at the government-level during the official visit of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Kamal Thapa to Beijing last week, as the Chinese... 28 Dec, 2015
Prompt actions can open Nepal-China border points: House panel KATHMANDU: As the country is reeling under a shortage of essential owing to the Indian blockade, Nepal's four border points with China that are obstructed due to various reasons including April 25 earthquake could come into operation if the government... Travel 19 Dec, 2015
Nepal, China sign agreement ARDITAR tasked to prepare detailed design of Timure ICD Kathmandu, December 4 Nepal has formally handed over the task of preparing detailed design of the Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Timure of Rasuwagadhi to Chinese state-owned company,... 05 Dec, 2015
