FATF grey list: Repercussion of the power paradox In 2016, Dacher Keltner, a Mexico-born American psychologist propounded the concept of power paradox that appraises how an individual becomes corrupt after gaining power. Opinion 03 Mar, 2025
'Addressing infrastructure gaps, employment and maintaining policy certainty crucial for continued growth' Since arriving in Nepal back in July, David Sislen has been overseeing the World Bank’s Office in Nepal as the bank’s country director for Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka. Business 05 Feb, 2025
Investment friendly environment created in Nepal: Finance Minister Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has said that an investment-friendly environment has been created in the country. Nepal 22 Nov, 2024
NEPSE experiences continued downturn, drops 31 points; All sectors in Red The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) continued to face a downturn on Thursday, registering a drop of 31.31 points, or 1.15%, to close at 2,680.44 points by the end of trading. Business 21 Nov, 2024
European Union, Nepal Rastra Bank and IFC host Seminar on Climate Risks and Opportunities in Nepal's Banking Sector A seminar titled “Climate Risks and Opportunities in Nepal’s Banking Sector” was held on Wednesday, jointly organized by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and International Finance Corporation (IFC), with support from the European Union under the regional initiative “Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia” (ACSIIS). Business 21 Nov, 2024
Nepal's financial situation satisfactory, says Governor Adhikari Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Mahaprasad Adhikari has said that Nepal's financial sector is stable and inflation balanced with good foreign exchange reserve. Business 26 Oct, 2024
US Ambassador pays courtesy call on Industry Minister US Ambassador to Nepal, Dean R. Thompson paid a courtesy call on Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Damodar Bhandari, at the Ministry in Singha Durbar today. Kathmandu 30 Jul, 2024
Navigating economic uncertainties: The crucial role of banks In the realm of economics, the interplay between credit and growth is a fundamental aspect often scrutinised by policymakers and economists alike. Opinion 25 Jun, 2024
A World Record for Iran: First Iranian Man to Conquer the Seven Summits Acclaimed elite Iranian mountaineer and successful entrepreneur, Andrew Aziz (Amin Aziznia), has just completed his ascent of Denali, the highest peak in North America, solidifying his place in history as the first Iranian to conquer the formidable Seven Summits (Wilhelm version). Nepal 14 Jun, 2024
Finance Minister claims budget a booster to economy Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun has said the budget is a booster to the national economy, as it was brought in line with the constitution, 16th periodic plan, review of the republic, and principles and priorities of the appropriation bill. Business 05 Jun, 2024
Rs 2.5 million awarded among four journalists for groundbreaking investigative reporting Four journalists have been awarded prestigious awards and 2.5 million rupees from Barbara Foundation Investigative Journalism Award 2024 for their contributions to investigative reporting at an event organised in Kathmandu. Kathmandu 17 May, 2024
WB projects inflation to remain at 6.7 percent in 2024 The consumer price inflation in Nepal is expected to remain high at 6.7 percent in Fiscal Year 2024, close to the central bank's 6.5 percent ceiling, due to VAT exemptions removal, India's food export restrictions, and increased paddy minimum support prices. Nepal 03 Apr, 2024
