$50m loan to improve customs, logistics sector ​​​​​​​The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $50 million loan to support the implementation of policy reforms by the government of Nepal to help improve its domestic and international trade. Business 30 Jun, 2023
KC elected to BoD of Singati Hydro Energy Sunil KC, vice-president of Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) has been elected to the board of directors of Singati Hydro Energy Ltd. Business 29 Jun, 2023
Energy minister urges private sector to prepare for power trade ​​​​​​​Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Shakti Bahadur Basnet has called upon the private sector to prepare for engaging in the electricity business. Business 16 Jun, 2023
De-dollarisation: Can the dollar survive it? Last year, at the Valdai International Discussion Club meeting attended by hundreds of experts and politicians, Rasigan Maharajh asked Russian President Putin what a democratic alternative to the current international system of payments and settlements might be. Opinion 09 Jun, 2023
EPF injects Rs 13.74 billion loan for Tamakoshi-V Hydropower Project The funding for the highly anticipated Tamakoshi-V Hydropower Project, a renewable energy initiative poised to significantly augment Nepal’s power generation capacity, has been successfully secured. Business 23 May, 2023
Market for power export getting assured: NEA managing director Ghishing Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) managing director Kulman Ghising has said market for power export is getting assured. Nepal 22 May, 2023
ADB approves $300m loan road improvement The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $300 million loan to improve transport connectivity of the Kakarbhitta-Laukahi road in Nepal to international trade routes, particularly to India and Bangladesh. Business 18 May, 2023
NLC dialogue on land rights for women, indigenous today The National Land Coalition Nepal, in collaboration with the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Community Self-Reliance Centre and International Land Coalition Asia, is all set to have a regional policy dialogue on ‘Securing land rights of women and indigenous peoples in the face of climate change in South Asia.’ Nepal 04 Apr, 2023
EDITORIAL: End child marriage Despite the fact that the three tiers of government have given priority to ending early or child marriage, this trend still continues in most rural parts of the country due to illiteracy, poverty and lack of awareness about its consequences. Opinion 31 Mar, 2023
Unlocking the potential of a 24-hour economy: Why Kathmandu should embrace it As globalisation and interconnectedness continue to reshape the world, cities find themselves under increasing pressure to adapt to the demands of a 24/7 economy. Traditional operating hours no longer suffice, as businesses and consumers demand greater flexibility and accessibility in the services and amenities they depend on. Opinion 03 Mar, 2023
PATA DMC 2023 The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter organised the first-of-its-kind event, the Destination Marketing Conclave (DMC 2023) from January 27 to 30 in Eastern Nepal to explore, promote, discuss and exchange ideas on promoting Province 1 as a promising tourism destination. Business 01 Feb, 2023
PM Dahal seeks to woo Japanese investors A team, including a Member of Parliament and former minister of state Taira Masaki of Japan’s ruling ‘Liberal Democratic’ party, recently paid a visit to high-ranking leaders including Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Business 17 Jan, 2023
