PM worried about country importing foodstuffs Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed concern about the country facing a situation where food items need to be imported. Kathmandu 19 Aug, 2022
Govt committed to protecting IPR, says Badu Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Dilendra Prasad Badu has reiterated the government’s commitment to protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) to motivate intellectuals and creative individuals and companies, and facilitate and enhance foreign direct investment (FDI) for economic prosperity. Business 18 Aug, 2022
NTA to launch MDMS on Sept 15 The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is set to launch the Mobile Device Management System (MDMS) on September 15 in a bid to control the illegal import of mobile phones into the country. Business 13 Aug, 2022
FNCCI-MoICS pact to implement PPP campaign The Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies with the aim of implementing the public-private partnership (PPP) campaign for the economic transformation of the country. Business 12 Aug, 2022
NICCI's courtesy call A delegation team from Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) led by Vice-President of NICCI and Business Head of Dabur Nepal Harkirat Singh Bedi along with Co-Convener of Indian Business Forum at NICCI Saibal Ghosh; Director General of NICCI, Keshab Man Singh; Deputy Director Marshal Rathour and media expert Kuber Chalise paid a courtesy call on Industry Minister Dilendra Prasad Badu at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies on Monday. Business 02 Aug, 2022
Workshop organised The US Embassy has organised a one-day workshop with business and government leaders to promote sustainable economic development in Nepal. Business 29 Jul, 2022
Liquor smuggling on the rise following import ban, claims LIAN ​​​​​​​The government’s decision to ban import of liquor has increased its smuggling and dented the tax revenue, according to the Liquor Importers Association of Nepal (LIAN). Business 27 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL: Import ban The government has done the right thing to extend the ban on imports of ‘non-essential’ goods till August 30 and not be swayed by traders who have been lobbying hard to lift the ban. Opinion 19 Jul, 2022
Govt extends ban on import of 'non-essential' items As the country’s trade gap is still huge and the foreign exchange reserves is still not at a comfortable position, the government has decided to give continuity to the ban on import of non-essential items listed under 10 categories until August 30. Business 18 Jul, 2022
Government to provide Rs 7 billion loan to NOC The government is to provide a loan of Rs 7 billion to Nepal Oil Corporation to make the supply of petroleum products smooth. Nepal 18 Jul, 2022
Ban continues on import of 10 types of goods The government has retained the prohibition on the import of 10 various goods. Nepal 17 Jul, 2022
Badu urges ambassadors to help increase exports Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies Dilendra Prasad Badu has said ambassadors have an important role in attracting foreign direct investment to Nepal. Kathmandu 14 Jul, 2022
