Not possible, says Nepal Inc KATHMANDU, JUNE 2 The business community has condemned the government for directing businesses to clear their tax dues by June 7. Pointing out that the country is still under lockdown and businesses have not been able to resume their operation so... 03 Jun, 2020
Implementation of ECTS still ineffective Kathmandu, July 14 Effective implementation of electronic cargo tracking system is in doubt as only a handful of importers have been abiding by the rule introduced on April 18. ECTS from Kolkata port to inland clearance depot Birgunj is voluntary... 15 Jul, 2018
NTFA delegation meets FinMin KATHMANDU: A delegation of Nepal Foreign Trade Association (NTFA) met Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada at the latter’s office on Thursday. During the meeting, NTFA’s President Sunil Kumar Bansal highlighted challenges faced by traders due to... 30 Mar, 2018
500 containers stuck at Vizag since December Kathmandu, February 14 Nepali importers have been facing delays in delivery of Nepal-bound cargoes imported via Vishakhapatnam (Vizag) port due to lack of proper inter-agency coordination. Hence, around 500 containers have been stuck at Vizag port... 15 Feb, 2018
Nepal-bound cargo stuck at Kolkata port Kathmandu, October 24 Nepali traders are helplessly watching the detention charges slapped by shipping liners surge with each passing day, while their cargo containers remain stranded at the Kolkata port due to lack of rakes. Due to the... 25 Oct, 2017
NFTA condemns KATHMANDU: Nepal Foreign Trade Association (NFTA) has condemned the murder of Sharad Kumar Gauchan — the president of Federation of Contractors Association of Nepal (FCAN). Issuing a press statement on Wednesday, NFTA said that Gauchan’s murder... 12 Oct, 2017
Central bank holds pre-budget discussion with private sector Kathmandu, May 8 Private sector has said that the next fiscal budget should focus on increasing investment in the infrastructure to bridge the yawning infrastructure gap, raise the competitiveness of production sector and attract investment in... 09 May, 2017
Private sector seeks production sector-friendly tax policies Kathmandu, April 24 The private sector players of the country have urged the government to introduce production sector-friendly tax policies to advance the economy. Citing that tax policies have curbed the incentives announced by various other... 25 Apr, 2017
NFTA holds meet KATHMANDU: Officials of Nepal Foreign Trade Association (NFTA) held a meeting with Ambassador of South Africa to Nepal Robina P Marks on Wednesday. Discussions on the economy and business were held during the meeting. The two sides also held talks... 02 Mar, 2017
THT 10 years ago: Valley to go out of UNESCO list Kathmandu, July 26, 2006 The seven monument zones of the Kathmandu Valley, which make the valley a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will no more figure in the infamous list of “ World Heritage in Danger”, next year. The Malla-period palaces of... 27 Jul, 2016
NFTA welcomes budget for next fiscal Kathmandu, May 29 The Nepal Foreign Trade Association (NFTA) has welcomed the budget for fiscal 2016-2017 that was presented by Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel at the Legislature-Parliament on Saturday. In a press statement issued today,... 30 May, 2016
Nepali traders seek suspension of countervailing duty in India KATHMANDU: Nepal Foreign Trade Association (NFTA) has requested for removal of countervailing duty imposed by the government of India on the import of Nepali goods. Even as Nepali exporters have long been lobbying for the same through the... 06 Apr, 2016
