Nepal, B’desh to hold trade talks Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 19:The commerce secretary-level meeting of Nepal and Bangladesh, scheduled for April 20 and 21 in Dhaka is to discuss issues related to trade, transit, investment and economic promotion between the two countries.... 19 Apr, 2005
Nepal, India to discuss ICD in Kolkata Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 19:Nepali and Indian officials from both the private and public sectors are going to hold extensive talks related to the problems surrounding the Inland Container Depot (ICD) that is situated in Birgunj, Sirsiya.... 19 Apr, 2005
Role of justice in trade stressed Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, April 16:Experts have urged that trade justice should get a major focus at all levels, particularly in the context of a least developed country (LDC) like Nepal, in order to reap the benefits by a multilateral trading... 16 Apr, 2005
Row between shoe firms intensifies Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 12:Various footwear companies in Nepal have started quarrelling with each other on issues related to ‘trademark and patent designs’. Six footwear manufacturers namely Basnet Footwear, Pashupati Footwear, AC... 12 Apr, 2005
Nepal faces tough deal at SAFTA Gopal TiwariKathmandu, March 23:The seventh meeting of the committee of experts (CoE) at the joint secretary level meeting of South Asia Free Trade Area (SAFTA) currently being held in Maldives from March 22 to March 24, has been an ‘acid test’ for... 23 Mar, 2005
TOPICS : Micro-enterprise as a way of reducing poverty Prem SharmaMore than 38 per cent of the total population of Nepal fall below poverty line. The people are far behind in development, although Nepal is full of resources. Basic infrastructure policies have not been well formulated and implemented by the... 16 Mar, 2005
SAFTA meet in Kathmandu Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 15:The eighth round of SAARC Committee of Experts’ (CoE) meeting is scheduled to be held from April 17 to 19 in Kathmandu. The meeting will work to iron out outstanding issues, paving the path for creating the... 15 Mar, 2005
Petroleum exploration likely to be postponed Indra Gurung Kathmandu, March 14: Due to the unfavourable security situation, Texana Resources Company, which is carrying out petroleum exploration activities in Nepal for the last six years, is likely to suspend its programmes. The US-based company,... 14 Mar, 2005
BIMSTEC discusses free trade area accord Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 8:The representatives of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) are meeting in Kathmandu in a bid to expedite the agreement on free trade area (FTA) among Nepal,... 08 Mar, 2005
Use of WTO provisions urged Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 26:Business experts underscored the need to promote businesses that have competitive and comparative advantages to reap the benefits of membership to the World Trade Organisation (WTO).Speaking at a workshop,... 26 Feb, 2005
US market crucial for Nepali textile sector’s survival Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, January 31: As US is the biggest market for Nepali apparel and readymade garments, Nepali garment manufacturers are desperately looking to maintain their market share in US, following the quota phase-out for Nepali... 31 Jan, 2005
Launch of cargo service at Birgunj may be delayed Himalayan News ServiceBirgunj, January 29:The operation of cargo service at the Birgunj dry port is likely to be delayed after confusion crept regarding the custom procedure.The cargo service was scheduled to operate from Tuesday. Although there are... Travel 30 Jan, 2005
