Lack of increase in loan disbursement concerning: Finance Minister Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has said it is concerning that the loan investment could not increase as expected. Business 20 Jan, 2025
"India offers unparalleled opportunities for Nepal's energy sector" Nepal's vast hydropower potential lay untapped for over a century, but that is finally changing. Business 15 Jan, 2025
Country receives Rs 640.43 billion in remittances in five months The consumer price inflation has stood at 6.05 percent in mid-December 2024 compared to 4.95 percent a year ago, according to the central bank. Business 10 Jan, 2025
Global growth to remain subdued amid lingering uncertainty, warns UN report Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8 per cent in 2025, unchanged from 2024, according to the United Nations flagship report, World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025, released on Thursday. Nepal 10 Jan, 2025
Lawmakers stress on promotion of betel nut production and export Lawmakers have stressed the need to promote betel nuts farming and increasing its export. Business 23 Dec, 2024
FNCCI, KOIMA sign MoU to promote Nepali products, expand investment The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote Nepali products and expand investment. Business 20 Dec, 2024
Credit rating suggests Nepal offers favorable atmosphere for investment: Finance Minister Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has said Nepal's sovereign credit rating indicates that Nepal has a favorable environment for investment. Business 02 Dec, 2024
Badly-needed economic reforms: Some suggestions The CPN UML-led government, with support from the largest party, the Nepali Congress, was formed in August with three main objectives: amendment of the constitution for political stability, strengthening governance and reforming the economy. Regarding constitution amendment, no effort has been made so far. Opinion 30 Nov, 2024
Govt cooperates with private sector: Minister Bhandari Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Damodar Bhandari has said the government was for cooperating with private sector to forward economic activities. Kathmandu 28 Nov, 2024
PM Oli rules out loan agreements during China visit PM Oli has stated that no loan agreements will be signed during his upcoming official visit to China. Kathmandu 25 Nov, 2024
Fitch assigns Nepal 'BB-' rating with stable outlook Fitch Ratings has assigned Nepal a Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'BB-' with a Stable Outlook as of November 21, 2024. Business 22 Nov, 2024
Nepal's electricity exports to India reach Rs 12.72 billion in Q1 In the first quarter of the current fiscal year, Nepal supplied electricity worth Rs 12.72 billion to India. Business 20 Nov, 2024
