FDI in Nepal Need for common agenda with Maoists Bishwambher Pyakuryal Although Nepal is open to FDI, bureaucratic delays and inefficiency have distorted policy implementation. Development work in the country has significantly deteriorated. 10 major donors have suspended targeted development... 27 Jun, 2004
Incorporate WTO provisions in tourism policy, says Gurung Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, June 25:Dr Harka Gurung, a noted geographer and former tourism minister has emphasised on framing a new tourism policy, compatible with commitments and provisions under the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Speaking at an... 25 Jun, 2004
Implementing TRIPS to prove tricky Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 28>:Following its accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Nepal faces a rocky road ahead in implementing trade related aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). Experts were of the opinion that... 28 May, 2004
India clears Foreign investment of Rs 2.04b Himalayan News ServiceNew Delhi, May 6:Proposals for integrated township development, telecommunication services, software development and infrastructure services were among 24 foreign direct investment plans India approved yesterday.The total value of... 07 May, 2004
Power supply could hit FDI flow to S Asia Himalayan News ServiceNew Delhi, April 22:The irregular power supply in South Asia could become a deterrent to the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) to the region, a leading US official said here.“I know what it takes to attract significant... 22 Apr, 2004
US not to stop negative travel advisories on Pak Himalayan News ServiceIslamabad, April 16:The US government has refused to stop issuing negative travel advisories for its citizens unless Pakistan improves the law and order situation and removes political instability in the country. The Bush... Women 17 Apr, 2004
Experts urge change of mindset for growth Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 1:Experts and senior government bureaucrats today strongly voiced concerns over the mindset of the people which has been considered one of the biggest hurdles in smooth development of private sector for... 02 Apr, 2004
India, China urged to help in electricity generation Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, March 24: Speakers at the inaugural ceremony of a five-day long Electro Tech-2004 have requested India and China — the two big neighbours of Nepal — to help Nepal in electricity generation with capital and... 24 Mar, 2004
