China's Communist Party has ruled for 75 years. Will it make it to 100? Party leaders have studied the end of the former Soviet Union and are determined to prevent a similar outcome in China. World 01 Oct, 2024
Former President Jiang Zemin, who guided China's rise, dies Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who led his country out of isolation after the crushing of pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth, has died, state TV said. He was 96. World 30 Nov, 2022
US formally opposes China market economy status at WTO WASHINGTON: The United States has formally told the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that it opposes granting China market economy status, a position that if upheld would allow Washington to maintain high anti-dumping duties on Chinese... 01 Dec, 2017
Human behavior: New market economy Market-led economy is a cut-throat environment. As such, the state role must not be exaggerated but serve only as facilitator, not as a deterrent or master controller. The state must promote innovation, talent and entrepreneurship Economic... 17 Oct, 2017
EDITORIAL: Attracting FDI If efforts were made, a congenial climate would be created for foreign investors in Nepal who would bring in money and technology and create jobs in the country The two-day Nepal Investment Summit-2017 kicked off in the capital on Thursday in which... 03 Mar, 2017
Iran deals may not herald rapid changes DUBAI: The lifting of crippling international sanctions linked to Iran's nuclear program and the flurry of diplomacy that led to the release of Americans held by Tehran suggests a new era could be dawning. But anyone hoping for rapid change is... Women 18 Jan, 2016
FNCCIs clarion call for addressing ills KATHMANDU: Nepali private sector has declared itself terminally ill; if not administered any treatment and medication soon, it will not be able to stand up again. In a ceremony to celebrate Industry and Commerce Day, Federation of Nepalese Chambers... 11 Apr, 2010
China unbound SYDENY: The appointment of five provincial-level Chinese Communist Party chiefs in early December is a reminder that the ascension of China’s next generation of leaders, who will take power in 2012, may be the most significant development in... 04 Jan, 2010
India election paves way for economic reform MUMBAI: India Inc. breathed a huge sigh of relief after the ruling Congress Party won one of the most definitive electoral victories in nearly two decades of fractious coalition politics. Congress' victory - and the near-collapse of India's... 18 May, 2009
Workshop on agriculture held Kathmandu, January 23:A five-day long international workshop was held with an objective of producing healthy and green production and to assist sustainable social and economic development. Some 24 representatives from 18 countries, including Nepal,... Horoscopes 23 Jan, 2006
ENCOUNTER: Taking LIC from strength to strength Kathmandu, January 10:In tune with the booming economy, the insurance sector in India has been on a phenomenal growth path over the last five years. Last year alone, the sector shot up by 38 per cent, in terms of premiums.Out of the 14 players... 10 Jan, 2006
Indian stock markets suffer unprecedented intra-day meltdown Associated Press Mumbai, May 17: India’s stock market took the biggest plunge in its 129-year history on Monday as investors panicked over how communist parties would influence the policy of the incoming coalition government of Sonia Gandhi. Stock... 17 May, 2004