Trump calls India's Modi a 'great friend' but warns of higher U.S. tariffs on Indian goods President Donald Trump greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House with a bear hug on Thursday and called him “a great friend of mine," but nonetheless warned that India won't be spared from higher tariffs he's begun imposing on U.S. trade partners around the world. Nepal 14 Feb, 2025
Scrap tax conundrum: Seeking solutions in Nepal's waste management Nepal’s waste management sector is standing at a critical crossroads, and the introduction of the controversial “scrap tax” has sparked fiery debates among policymakers, business owners, waste workers and recyclers. Opinion 24 Jan, 2025
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
An 'objective' budget has been brought amidst shrunken resources: Finance Minister Pun Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun has said the budget for the fiscal year 2081-82 BS (2024-25) remains objective though significant pressure has been realized in the management of resources. Business 02 Jun, 2024
We could see the world's 1st trillionaire in the next decade. Here are some of today's richest 1% The world might see its first trillionaire sooner than you think. And that puts a spotlight on today's richest 1%. Lifestyle 19 Jan, 2024
Lawmaker Ansari slams nepotism, favouritism in nominations of election candidates Manju Sharma Ansari, a leader of Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal, has said that some of the party’s demands, including the establishment of the Madhes Province, proportional representation and citizenship issues, have been partially addressed. Kathmandu 30 Oct, 2023
Revamping Nepal's FDI approach: Agenuine commitment to diversify investments a must Foreign direct investment (FDI) is recognised as a crucial means to bridge the funding shortfall and holds a substantial influence in driving swift economic advancement in the least developed nations. Opinion 06 Oct, 2023
Report flays sluggish budget implementation The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has expressed concerns over the sluggish implementation of the government’s budget for the fiscal year 2022-23. Business 15 Aug, 2023
Minister Mahat, lawmaker Sharma face off Nepali Congress parliamentary party meeting has decided to propose and pass crucial decisions tomorrow at the end of the meeting. Nepal 14 Aug, 2023
EDITORIAL: Budget controversy With all the unimaginable corruption and scandals taking place in high places, anything that the government does arouses suspicion in this country. Opinion 08 Jun, 2023
'Budget lacks immediate measures to tackle economic slowdown' The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) has expressed concerns regarding the budget for the fiscal year 2023-24, stating that it lacks immediate measures to effectively address the ongoing economic slowdown. Business 06 Jun, 2023
NATTA urges government not to impose taxes on outbound tours and airfares The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has expressed concerns over the government’s decision to change tax rates and impose value added tax (VAT) on airfares as well as to impose a five per cent foreign tourism charge on sale of foreign tour package, as announced through the budget speech for the upcoming fiscal year 2023-24. Business 02 Jun, 2023
