Garment exports to US drop by 46 per cent Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 7:In the aftermath of quota phase out, Nepali readymade garment exports to the United States, which is the single largest market for Nepali textile products, witnessed a whopping decline of 46 per cent during... 08 Feb, 2005
LETTERS Different perspective:I am a regular reader of THT and I am particularly fond of Rakesh Wadhwa’s column that comes every Monday. From his write-ups, I believe Wadhwa is an ardent supporter of privatisation, competition, open market and liberal... 06 Feb, 2005
Global warming Dire predictions as a result of global warming have been floating around for a long time now. Such a predicament, scientists say, is due to the increase in greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, which is released into the atmosphere through... 03 Feb, 2005
Injurious trend Imitation is sometimes called the best form of praise. However, the problem with many of us in Nepal is that we have often tended to copy-cat wrong aspects of foreigners while we have ignored many virtues they possess, which, if adopted, could have... 20 Jan, 2005
Hong Kong meet likely to complete Doha promise Indra Gurung Kolkata, January 14:Peter Mandelson, Commissioner for Trade of European Commission has indicated that the forthcoming WTO ministerial in Hong Kong later this year would be successful in completing the July framework agreement on... 14 Jan, 2005
TOPICS : Nepal bids for third stint at UN Security Council Akanshya ShahOf late, intellectuals here are claiming that it is high time Nepal received a recognition at the United Nations for its long standing contribution towards the goals of this world body. This time around Nepal is to contest for the... 28 Mar, 2004
Procrastination steals time Most respondents point out that procrastination does not pay. They urge that we try finishing responsibilities on time It is said that procrastination is the thief of time, and I have practically experienced this in my life several times. Success in... Travel Abroad 27 Mar, 2004
Japan proposes food stock reserve Japan has proposed for the establishment of international food stock reserve for emergency assistance to the poor nations. The proposal was made by a top Japanese government official to the World Trade Organisations (WTO) at the ongoing meeting of... Travel 16 May, 2002
