EDITORIAL: Focus on export In order to increase export, Nepal must look for other areas where it has fairly competitive advantages The country’s trade deficit is widening every year due to huge imports of goods compared to the sluggish export. This is a serious issue that... 05 Jul, 2018
Experts urge promoting e-commerce Kathmandu, July 2 The South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE) and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS) organised an interaction programme titled ‘E-commerce in WTO: Agenda for Nepal’ here today. At the... 03 Jul, 2018
EDITORIAL: Look for options The government has to look for alternatives to high customs tariff to make up for the revenue gap Since Nepal joined the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in 2004, the government has kept the customs tariff rate on imports of around 40 products very... 27 Jun, 2018
High customs tariff likely to have negative impact on WTO review Kathmandu, June 25 Going against its commitment made at the World Trade Organisation, the government has kept the customs tariff rate on around 40 tariff lines comparatively high, which could have negative repercussions on the trade policy review... Travel 26 Jun, 2018
"No solution in sight" to trade dispute with Trump, German minister says BERLIN - Germany sees no immediate solution to the trade dispute with the United States, and Europe must act decisively in the wake of Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on metals, Germany's economy minister said on Monday. U.S.... 11 Jun, 2018
Moment of truth arrives for EU after US tariffs strike EU members still need to decide on countermeasures Countermeasures could be in place from June 20 EU leaders had said no trade talks if tariffs applied BRUSSELS: After all the condemnation of US tariffs on EU metal exports and calls for... Women 01 Jun, 2018
Govt urged to address �systemic inefficiency� Kathmandu, May 7 Private sector players have urged the government to address the systemic inefficiency caused by high logistics cost of trade, lack of infrastructure and high interest rate of banks and financial institutions (BFIs), to make... 08 May, 2018
Transit, trade treaties and RSA to be reviewed Kathmandu, April 28 Nepal and India have agreed to review Trade Treaty, Transit Treaty and Railway Service Agreement between the two countries. Commerce secretary-level talks between the two countries, held here on Thursday and yesterday, decided... 29 Apr, 2018
Nepal lists out its priorities for IGC meeting Kathmandu, April 23 The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS) has listed out its priorities for discussion with its Indian counterpart during the inter-governmental committee (IGC) meeting, popularly known as commerce secretary-level... 24 Apr, 2018
Trade experts debate fourth industrial revolution Kathmandu, April 3 As the world has been witnessing the fourth industrial revolution, which is largely related with artificial intelligence and the internet of things, this progress could bring transformative changes in the economic development of... 04 Apr, 2018
India's electronics ministry moots duties on key smartphone component: Sources MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: India is exploring new duties on the import of a key smartphone component, according to two government sources, the latest in a series of moves aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing in the world's second-biggest smartphone... Mobile & Apps 31 Mar, 2018
China calls US repeat abuser of world trade rules US set to announce tariffs on Chinese imports WTO says US anti-subsidy tariffs partly violated 2014 ruling China asks US to provide fair, stable trading environment SHANGHAI: China accused the United States of "repeatedly abusing"... Women 22 Mar, 2018
