IFC, NRB launch report on impact of digital financial services in Nepal Digital financial services are revolutionizing the financial landscape in Nepal, driving financial inclusion and economic growth, according to a flagship report launched by International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Nepal 02 Apr, 2025
Making AI policy truly effective Nepal can take inspiration from initiatives like the Singapore–Rwanda AI Playbook, forging strategic, cross-country partnerships that pool resources and expertise Opinion 21 Feb, 2025
Nepal's persistent digital divide: From high penetration to inclusion In 2024, access to digital technology is not a luxury; it has become imperative for improving lives. However, the situation in Nepal portrays a very complicated scenario. Opinion 10 Sep, 2024
Digitising National ID card: An efficient public service module “Dai, what is the national ID card in your opinion? And why do you think you should have it made?”This was my icebreaker question for the interview, as I was eagerly trying to capture their interest. Nepal 02 Sep, 2024
EDITORIAL: MCC comes into force The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)-Nepal Compact, a U.S. funded project to develop a high-voltage transmission line and 300-km long road project, entered into force from August 30, with MCC Vice-president of Compact Operations Cameroon Alford and Nepal’s Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat exchanging a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday Opinion 01 Sep, 2023
Digital transformation: Key to enriching people's quality of life The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an already-ongoing process of massive digitalization in economic production and services together with the development of digital transformation, migration to digital platforms, and a surge in demand for digital services. Opinion 24 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Caste-based prejudice Although caste-based discrimination and untouchability against the Dalit community have been criminalised by the new constitution and related laws, the deep-rooted social, religious and cultural evil practices still continue unabated in the country. Opinion 23 Mar, 2023
Digital economy Youth are the future of Southeast Asia. In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASE- AN), they constitute 34% of the total population. Blogs 18 Jul, 2022
EDITORIAL: Surplus power Not too long ago, power cuts were the order of the day, with even the residents of the capital used to long hours – more than 14 hours a day – of power outages. Opinion 14 Sep, 2021
Internet penetration 102pc: NTA Internet penetration in Nepal has reached 102 per cent of the country’s population, according to a report of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority. Nepal 13 Sep, 2021
Banking in Nepal: Greater use of AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating the ability of a machine, mostly computers, to learn, see, communicate and make decisions like humans with natural intelligence. Opinion 19 Feb, 2021
Internet access in Nepal crosses 22m KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 19 Around 22.8 million of the population across the country now have internet access. Among the total users, 56 per cent of internet users are using mobile data, according to Nepal Telecommunications Authority... 20 Nov, 2020
