IFC, NRB launch report on impact of digital financial services in Nepal Digital financial services are revolutionizing the financial landscape in Nepal, driving financial inclusion and economic growth, according to a flagship report launched by International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Nepal 02 Apr, 2025
Fintech ecosystem and digital literacy in Nepal: A path to economic transformation Nepal, like many countries around the world, is witnessing a slow but steady transformation in its financial and technological landscape, with the fintech ecosystem and digital literacy at the forefront of this change. Opinion 20 Dec, 2024
'The future of tourism in Nepal will increasingly rely on digital innovation' Travel and tourism are driving growth and employment across the world. By 2033, the industry is expected to be worth $15.5 trillion and account for 11.6 per cent of the global economy, according to Bloomberg. Business 13 Nov, 2024
Central bank to facilitate digital payments "Revenue collection will be facilitated by optimal utilization of the digital payment system by the offices offering public services," it has been said. Business 23 Jul, 2023
'Increasing digital access and introducing tailored products crucial for gender equality' To celebrate International Women’s Day 2023, the World Bank Country Teams for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka hosted a virtual talk; ‘Accelerating Gender Equality: Towards a #DigitAll Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal’, to discuss how improved digital capabilities can accelerate gender equality in the region. Business 09 Mar, 2023
NRB increases cap on digital transactions The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) today issued the ‘Unified Directive on Payment System-2023’, which has relaxed the daily transaction cap for digital payments. Business 01 Feb, 2023
FOCUSONE, Visa launch first card-based Scan to Pay solution 'MOCO' in Nepal FOCUSONE Payment Solutions, a licensed Payment Service Provider with the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), has launched its Mobile Digital Wallet – MOCO, today. Business 01 Oct, 2021
Nepal Rastra Bank increases cap on digital transaction Nepal Rastra Bank increases cap on digital transaction Business 15 Sep, 2021
E-commerce firms request government to allow home delivery services E-commerce companies have requested the government to allow online delivery services during the prohibitory order. Business 04 May, 2021
FNCCI's vision paper aims to boost Nepal's economy The Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has unveiled National Economic Transformation - 2030, a vision paper to boost the country’s economy. Business 12 Apr, 2021
'We need more dialogue to regulate this sector' With just few days left for the Nepali New Year to begin, several e-commerce companies are offering special deals for customers. Business 11 Apr, 2021