Nepal's climate crisis: Role of youth in advocating for action Nepal is confronting an urgent climate crisis that has drastic effects on its economy, people and culture. Opinion 07 Feb, 2025
MCA-Nepal completes signing of all three 400 kV substations MCA-Nepal has signed the final substation contract with Techno Electric and Engineering Company Ltd. (TEECL), India to construct a US$ 38.89 million 400 kV substation in Damauli, Tanahun district, today. Business 31 Jul, 2024
Investing in a greener tomorrow: The benefits of climate and green finance for Nepal Nepal remains the most susceptible country to the impacts of climate change mainly due to its geographical location and intensive agriculture. Opinion 22 Jul, 2024
Industrialists urged to work with confidence ​​​​​​​Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat has urged industrialists and businesspersons not to get disappointed as the country’s economy is gradually improving. Nepal 01 Oct, 2023
Emotion-laden diaspora dilemma: An urgent call for action in Nepal The current situation in Nepal, and the foreseeable future, paints a poignant picture of the intricate web of complexities that arises when the unfortunate event of a parent’s demise in the home country collides with the emotional turmoil experienced by their grieving families residing overseas. Opinion 18 Sep, 2023
Importers urge government to gradually implement labelling rules on imported goods ​​​​​​​The Importers Association of Nepal (IAN) has expressed concerns over the government’s decision to mandate the labelling of imported products with the full details of the importer and the market distributor through the Finance Bill 2023. Business 21 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Justice for workers Remittances from Nepali migrant workers contribute about a fourth to the country’s gross domestic product and help keep the Nepali economy afloat. Were it not for the money sent home by millions of workers working especially in Malaysia and the Gulf countries, Nepal’s economy would have long collapsed. Opinion 21 Aug, 2023
Monetary policy: Can it crack the whip on inflation? “Headline inflation has declined, but the stickier components remain persistently high. Central banks must continue to fight high inflation now, while also determining if— and how—monetary policy strategy may need to change in the future. Opinion 06 Jul, 2023
Remittance use in productive sector: Challenges and opportunities Every year, 500,000 young individuals enter the labour market in Nepal. Opinion 26 Jun, 2023
Budget for upcoming FY not capable of tiding over economic crisis: UML Chair Oli The former Prime Minister argued that the budget for the next fiscal year is incapable of achieving the sustainable development goals and the goals of the 15th periodic plan. Nepal 06 Jun, 2023
Policy trap weighs on economy, say experts ​​​​​​​The Nepali economy has fallen into a policy trap due to inconsistent government practices in the past. Business 01 Jun, 2023
EDITORIAL: Trade deficit Nepal’s trade deficit in the first 10 months of fiscal 2022-23 stood at a whopping Rs 1.2 trillion, but this comes as no surprise to anyone. Nepal 24 May, 2023
