Need for political stability emphasised Private sector representatives have expressed concern over the increased risk to investment due to political instability in the country. Business 28 Jan, 2021
New Delhi halts import of refined palm oil from Nepal The commodity tops the list of items Nepal exports to India In first four months of this fiscal oil worth Rs 8.36 bn was exported Kathmandu, January 9 In a blow to palm oil exporters, India has stopped importing refined palm oil from... 10 Jan, 2020
29th AGM of NEA held KATHMANDU: The 29th annual general meeting of Nepal Economic Association (NEA) has elected a 17-member executive committee under the leadership of senior economist Bishwambher Pyakuryal for a term of three years. The executive committee comprises of... 05 Jan, 2020
Inflation at almost three-year-high of 6.95pc Kathmandu, September 24 Inflation stood at an almost three-year-high of 6.95 per cent in mid-August following a sharp hike in food prices. This is the first time consumer prices had shot up to this level since September 2016. If this trend... 25 Sep, 2019
Wanted: Maximum tailwind of exports Kathmandu, September 2 The tailwind of merchandise exports in Nepal’s economic growth has sputtered to the most minuscule level in recent history — a precursor that the country may not be able to sustain growth achieved in the last three years... Travel 03 Sep, 2019
Stakeholders seek early implementation of BBIN MVA Kathmandu, August 11 Stakeholders have urged the government to put in more efforts to implement the BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal) Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) as soon as possible. Citing that implementation of BBIN MVA is crucial to... 12 Aug, 2019
Inflation set to rise with new taxes Kathmandu, June 6 The imposition of value added tax on imported products and transport services and introduction of policies to expand the government’s tax net in the new budget is set to lead to a spike in inflation. Prices of a few consumer... 07 Jun, 2019
�Advertisement bill curtails press freedom, violates open market policy� Kathmandu, March 30 Critics say the Advertisement (Regulation) Bill which was recently endorsed by the National Assembly and forwarded to the House of Representatives for approval will curtail freedom of expression if it is enacted into law. They... Travel 31 Mar, 2019
Business confidence of investors at its nadir Kathmandu, December 25 With the formation of a stable government after more than a decade of transition, the country’s business community was expecting a better investment climate, which would lure both domestic and foreign investment. However,... 26 Dec, 2018
Rupee devaluation to hit inflation, growth rate Kathmandu, August 31 Constant weakening of Nepali currency vis-à -vis US dollar over past few months poses a serious threat to the country’s economic targets set for the ongoing fiscal. As Nepal is an import-based economy, the ongoing sharp... 01 Sep, 2018
�Nepal has already internalised SDGs� Kathmandu, August 6 In order to promote inclusive and sustainable development, South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment launched the SAWTEE Centre for Sustainable Development here today. The centre will initially focus on economic... Travel 07 Aug, 2018
Experts urge promoting e-commerce Kathmandu, July 2 The South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE) and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS) organised an interaction programme titled ‘E-commerce in WTO: Agenda for Nepal’ here today. At the... 03 Jul, 2018
