Nepal's trade crisis: Bridging the gap with India and beyond Nepal’s trade is at a crossroads. Once a key exporter of agricultural commodities, the country now struggles to sustain its own demand for essential goods, including paddy, milk, and sugarcane. Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
China visit has consolidated climate of bilateral trust between two countries: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that his official visit to China has further strengthened the climate of mutual confidence between the two countries. Nepal 01 Oct, 2023
India offers US dairy, chicken access in bid for elusive trade deal with Trump NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON: India has offered to partially open up its poultry and dairy markets in a bid for a limited trade deal during US President Donald Trump's first official visit to the country this month, people familiar with the protracted talks... 14 Feb, 2020
Prices of precious metals increase Kathmandu, October 25 Prices of gold and silver went up in the trading week between October 20 and 25. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FeNeGoSiDA), the price of gold and silver was steady in the... 26 Oct, 2019
Trump delays tariffs on Chinese cellphones, laptops, toys; markets jump USTR still imposing tariffs on TVs, smart speakers on Sept 1 Trump claims move aimed at aiding Christmas sales US, Chinese officials hold trade call, plan further talks US Stocks roar back on positive trade news, led by... 14 Aug, 2019
Gold at all-new high of Rs 65,800 a tola Kathmandu, August 2 Gold price has hit a new historic high record of Rs 65,800 per tola today. The last time the yellow metal had peaked was at Rs 65,500 a tola on July 19 — the same level it had first reached on June 25. According to the... 03 Aug, 2019
China paper cites drawn-out Korean War talks as reason not to bow to US BEIJING: China's determination to resist US bullying in two years of negotiations to end the Korean War is a reason not to bow to Washington in bitter trade talks, a top Chinese newspaper suggested on Wednesday. State media has increasingly... Women 05 Jun, 2019
Trump asks China to lift tariffs on US farm products WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he had asked China to immediately remove all tariffs on US agricultural products because trade talks were progressing well. He also delayed plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on Chinese goods on Friday,... 03 Mar, 2019
China condemns�Indian PM Modi's visit to disputed region MUMBAI: China's foreign ministry on Saturday condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the disputed northeastern border state of Arunachal Pradesh, saying it "resolutely opposes" activities by Indian leaders in the... Women 10 Feb, 2019
IMF members pledge to avoid using currencies as trade weapon NUSA DUA, INDONESIA: The International Monetary Fund said on Saturday its members pledged to refrain from competitive currency devaluations and step up dialogue on trade, as escalating trade frictions and higher borrowing costs threatened to knock... Women 13 Oct, 2018
Nepal-China fuel trade discussions gain momentum Kathmandu, February 27 The country’s plan to start petroleum trade with China, which had been pushed to the backburner in recent years, has once again gained momentum with the formation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli-led government. Though... 28 Feb, 2018
Chinese premier wraps up Australia trip with football match SYDNEY: China's premier attended an Australian football game with the country's prime minister on Saturday, wrapping up a visit Down Under aimed at boosting bilateral ties and expanding trade between the two nations. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and... 25 Mar, 2017