Badly-needed economic reforms: Some suggestions The CPN UML-led government, with support from the largest party, the Nepali Congress, was formed in August with three main objectives: amendment of the constitution for political stability, strengthening governance and reforming the economy. Regarding constitution amendment, no effort has been made so far. Opinion 30 Nov, 2024
FDI practices in Nepal: Some perspectives Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) is particularly challenging for Nepal due to its geopolitical location, economic nationalism, entrenched political partisanship, widespread corruption and longstanding regulatory environment. Opinion 27 Sep, 2024
The disappearing youth of Nepal: A national dilemma Nepal is grappling with a significant challenge: the widespread exodus of its young population. Opinion 08 Sep, 2024
PM Dahal invites business community of UAE to invest in Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said that Nepal required a huge investment in infrastructure, human resource, and technology to graduate from the LDC category by 2026. Business 01 Dec, 2023
US plans to build a $553 million terminal at Sri Lanka's Colombo port in rivalry with China The U.S. announced a $553 million project Wednesday to build a deep-water shipping container terminal in Sri Lanka's Port of Colombo as it competes with China in international development financing. World 09 Nov, 2023
Various factors keeping investment in SEZs at bay: PRI ​​​​​​​While the concept of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Nepal started with the initiation of the Bhairahawa SEZ over two decades ago, the pace of SEZ development and operation has been very disappointing. Business 11 Jul, 2023
Govt plans to strengthen country's economy The government has announced plans to make policy, structural and operational reforms to transform and strengthen the country’s economy. Business 07 Apr, 2023
Government unveils CMP The 10-party ruling alliance on Thursday unveiled its common minimum programme, pledging to defend the constitution, revise it as per the need, strengthen the democratic republican order, and implement federalism. Nepal 07 Apr, 2023
Why Bangladesh will not face a crisis: Robust exports, high remittances and low inflation The South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic recession in history. It is going through a difficult time in the midst of political and administrative crises. Opinion 14 Apr, 2022
Bangladesh: From basket case to economic miracle Bangladesh has achieved enviable success in various fields, including poverty alleviation, expansion of education, development of women, and reduction of child and maternal mortality rate. Opinion 18 Feb, 2022
Bangladesh's persistent economic growth: China factor and India's security threat Bangladesh is expected to become India’s fourth largest export destination in fiscal 2022, and currently ranks fifth. It indicates that Bangladesh has grown in its purchasing power capability. Bangladesh has surpassed India in major social phenomena and is on track to overtake India’s economy in the near future. India’s concern that Bangladesh’s economic expansion may endanger its security is quite understandable. Opinion 11 Feb, 2022
Open up the economy: Protectionism is hurting business Nepal has seen a staggering incline in economic growth since the 2015 earthquake. However, there seems to be little that the Nepali governments have done to really open the economy up to the world and within itself. Opinion 13 May, 2021
