Nepal's LDC Graduation: Implication, Opportunities, and Pathways According to United Nation (UN), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are defined as nations with the lowest socioeconomic development levels, characterized by low income, weak human assets, and high economic and environmental vulnerability. Nepal 01 Oct, 2024
Kathmandu connections: An ever-living bond Lakshmi Puri came to Kathmandu for the first time in 1955 as a three-year-old with her parents. She recalls learning dance and Nepali the (language), while also soaking in the rich Nepali heritage. Nepal 22 Sep, 2024
Third Investment Summit kicks off today, govt to dangle 151 projects The Third Investment Summit is beginning today. It is being organized to bring in foreign direct investment and launch development projects for the country's economic progress. Business 28 Apr, 2024
Actual net FDI inflow 36.2pc of total approval The latest survey report on foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nepal published by the Nepal Rastra Bank indicates a significant gap in approved FDI and actual net FDI inflows in Nepal. Between 1995-96 and 2021-22, the total actual net FDI inflow stood at around 36.2 per cent of total FDI approval as per the survey report. Business 29 Sep, 2023
Do not only tax consumption There are three things that matter in particular when it comes to increasing the tax revenues of the least developed and developing countries. Taxes should be progressive, levies to fund social protection are needed, and illicit financial flows must be reduced. Blogs 14 Dec, 2022
Digital economy As pandemic lockdowns spread across the globe, people increasingly looked to their computers, phones and other digital devices for work, school and everyday life. Blogs 08 Feb, 2022
COVID-19 vaccine: Is it for profit? It has been more than a year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as a global pandemic. Opinion 05 May, 2021
Uncertainty is the only certainty Cargo handling at Chinese ports fell 20 per cent on average in February, with the biggest ports witnessing a 50 per cent drop in cargo volume. Cargo volume at Chinese ports slumped following a sharp decline in manufacturing activities, thanks to the... 02 May, 2020
LDCs must undergo structural transformation Kathmandu, November 19 The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has suggested that least development countries (LDCs) must proactively ensure that external finance generated from all sources must be directed to national... 20 Nov, 2019
Opponents of 'no-deal' Brexit defeat PM Johnson, who promises an election Parliament seizes control of legislative agenda Bill to block 'no-deal' exit to be debated Wednesday PM Johnson to propose mid-October election UK scheduled to leave European Union on Oct 31 Parliament’s active sitting days Process... Women 04 Sep, 2019
Foreign direct investment: Improve investment climate Prior to holding an investment summit, it is vital that the needs of investors and the projects they seek are explored than just calling on them to compromise and make do with the available policies and projects A number of global reports have painted... 23 Aug, 2019
Turtle conservation: Due attention awaited Local exploitation, habitat fragmentation and its degradation along with the widely unregulated international trade have imperiled turtles and tortoises towards extinction. Those concerned by the situation should drive their attention towards the... 19 Aug, 2019
