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
Nepal Embassy in Oman begins issuing labor permit to Nepali workers The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat has officially begun issuing labor permit to Nepali workers who are legally employed in Oman but had not previously obtained a labor permit from Nepal. Nepal 05 Feb, 2025
Nepali diplomats, officers attend special training programme in India A delegation of 26 Nepali diplomats and officers from 10 key ministries and departments of the Government of Nepal participated in the inaugural Special Training Programme for Nepali Diplomats and Officers held in New Delhi, India. Nepal 21 Dec, 2024
Foreign Minister Dr. Rana's first 100 days: From diplomatic activism to expansion of diplomatic ties The effectiveness of a foreign minister is often assessed by the success in bilateral and multilateral engagements and the impact of foreign visits in advancing national agendas. Opinion 24 Oct, 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
Economic diplomacy on top priority of government: DPM Shrestha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha has asked Nepal's diplomatic missions abroad to work proactively for export expansion, tourism promotion and foreign employment management since the government attaches top priority to economic diplomacy. Business 28 Jun, 2024
The wait for prosperity, powered by hydropower trade ​​​​​​​Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) expects to generate 20,000 MW of electricity by 2029. Business 16 Apr, 2024
DPM Shrestha returning home today Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha, who is on an official visit to China, is returning home today. Nepal 01 Apr, 2024
Foreign Minister Saud urges US business community to invest in Nepal Foreign Minister NP Saud, who is presently on an official visit to the United States of America, has urged the US business community to invest in Nepal, citing that Nepal offers better investment opportunities. Nepal 02 Nov, 2023
Collaboration crucial in economic diplomacy ​​​​​​​Private sector and government officials have emphasised the need for cooperation between Nepali diplomatic missions and the private sector in promoting foreign investment and exports during the current challenging economic times. Business 04 Sep, 2023
Prabhakar SJB Rana Endowment Fund to benefit children at Butterfly Home Founder and chairman emeritus of Soaltee Crowne Plaza, late Rana was also recognised for his initiative to bring an international hotel chain to Nepal. Kathmandu 30 Jul, 2023
KC elected to BoD of Singati Hydro Energy Sunil KC, vice-president of Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) has been elected to the board of directors of Singati Hydro Energy Ltd. Business 29 Jun, 2023
