Festivals-centred fair price shops from Oct 8 The government has decided to launch the fair-price shops in view of the upcoming festivals from October 8 to November 19. Business 27 Sep, 2023
Incompetent lawmakers: Wasting valuable time of the nation On July 13, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supply (MoICS) Ramesh Rijal presented the Electronic Business Bill for consideration in the National Assembly, following the standard parliamentary process. Opinion 07 Aug, 2023
Automated pricing system in petroleum products KATHMANDU, JULY 16The government will be implementing the Automatic Pricing System in petroleum products effective from this midnight.Nepal Oil Corporation informed the APS would be enforced for petrol, diesel and LGP cylinder. Secretary at MoICS,... Business 17 Jul, 2023
Government launches NPSES 22-26 The government on Tuesday unveiled its ‘National Pashmina Sector Export Strategy 2022- 26’ (NPSES 22-26), which is expected to augment the supply capacity of Nepal’s private sector and connect its pashmina sector with regional and global markets to increase exports. Business 08 Feb, 2023
US invests in global competitiveness of Nepal's businesses US invests in global competitiveness of Nepal’s businesses Business 21 Sep, 2022
Fair price shops to offer bitter surprise Consumers who visit the government’s fair price shops that are being brought into operation from September 17 will be in for a bit of a bitter surprise this year. The outlets will not be selling sugar. Kathmandu 08 Sep, 2022
Govt decision to extend import restrictions draws flak Economists and traders have criticised the government’s decision to extend import restriction of certain non-essential items, terming the move ‘irrational and politically driven’. Business 01 Sep, 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
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
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
One-day conference on 'Establishing Business Incubation Centre' held ​​​​​​​A conference titled ‘Establishing Business Incubation Centre’ in a bid to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nepal was held here on Monday. Business 26 Jul, 2022
Delhi's sugar export curbs likely to hit market The domestic sugar market is likely to be affected with the recent decision of India to impose restrictions on export of sugar. Business 26 May, 2022
