'National strategy involving all tiers of government in planning and execution crucial' Due to the overlapping inter-related challenges such as jobs recovery from the pandemic, inequality, climate change, and global economic issues, among others, development partners have suggested Nepal accelerate good investments and policy implementation, while creating inclusive opportunities and green jobs. Business 08 Nov, 2023
High-level commitment to forward construction of Upper Arun Hydel Project The government and donor agencies have expressed a high-level commitment to advancing the construction of this 1,161-megawatt project. Nepal 03 Nov, 2023
EDITORIAL: Agroforestry Forests occupy around 44 per cent of Nepal’s landmass, which is a significant achievement in maintaining the natural environment and natural habits of the wildlife. Opinion 31 Oct, 2023
Former Premier Li Keqiang, China's top economic official for a decade, dies at 68 Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, died Friday of a heart attack. He was 68. World 28 Oct, 2023
China's Xi promises open markets and billions in new investments for 'Belt and Road' projects Addressing the forum right after Xi, Putin praised BRI as being “truly important, global, future-oriented, aimed at creating more equitable, multipolar world relations." World 18 Oct, 2023
Nepal's economic policies may not align with perspectives of donors, says FinMin ​​​​​​​Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat has said Nepal has its own economic policies and they may differ from those of donor agencies. Business 16 Oct, 2023
World Bank positive to provide concessional loan of Rs 130 billion ​​​​​​​The World Bank is positive to provide concessional loan of Rs 130 billion for Upper Arun Hydropower Project. Business 15 Oct, 2023
FinMin urges Korean companies to invest ​​​​​​​Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat, who is in Marrakesh of Morocco in connection with participating in the World Bank (WB)’s annual meeting, has urged the Korean companies to invest in Nepal, as the foreign companies investing in Nepal have been earning good profits. Business 13 Oct, 2023
Government vows to boost investment climate in provinces ​​​​​​​The government has committed to develop Provincial Investment Climate Reform Action Plans across all provinces, beginning with the Koshi, Madhesh, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces to stimulate investments at the sub-national level. Business 13 Oct, 2023
Finance Minister urges Korean companies to invest in Nepal In response, the Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister expressed Korea's readiness to assist in infrastructure development in Nepal. Business 12 Oct, 2023
Finance Minister Mahat meets IFC Vice President in Morocco On this occasion, matters related to increasing private investment and mobilizing external capital for Nepal's economic development were discussed, as reported by the Ministry of Finance. Kathmandu 10 Oct, 2023
Children in Nepal extremely vulnerable from lead toxicity Although lead exposure is dangerous to all age groups, it is considerably more harmful to children and the health effects are typically irreversible with a lifelong impact. Environment 07 Oct, 2023
