Nepal Quietly Becomes a Bitcoin Mining Haven In a stunning yet futuristic decision which may catapult Nepal into big league of economic superpowers, the Government has decided to allow Bitcoin mining on a commercial scale. Nepal 01 Apr, 2025
The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Opinion 25 Mar, 2025
Beyond debt and grants: Key to Nepal's growth lies in efficient utilisation Nepal, a lower middle-income country, relies on foreign aid to meet its resource gap. Foreign aid, in the form of loans and grants, catalyses development. Opinion 10 Dec, 2024
Credit rating suggests Nepal offers favorable atmosphere for investment: Finance Minister Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has said Nepal's sovereign credit rating indicates that Nepal has a favorable environment for investment. Business 02 Dec, 2024
Industry Minister Bhandari calls on foreign investors to prioritise Nepal Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, Damodar Bhandari, has said that foreign investors can now apply for investment in Nepal up to Rs 500 million from abroad. Nepal 02 Dec, 2024
Country receives more than Rs 407 billion in remittances in three months The country received Rs 407.31 billion in remittances in the first three months of the current fiscal year, the central bank said today. Business 19 Nov, 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
Nepal's LDC Graduation: Implication, Opportunities, and Pathways According to United Nation (UN), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are defined as nations with the lowest socioeconomic development levels, characterized by low income, weak human assets, and high economic and environmental vulnerability. Nepal 01 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
Two-day 'National Conference 2024' ends on a high note Uday Shamshar Rana, Member of Parliament and former State Minister for Commerce, inaugurated the event by lighting a ceremonial lamp. Education 07 Jul, 2024
India's president inaugurates newly elected parliament and sets out economic reforms as a key agenda India attracted $596 billion in foreign direct investment over the past nine years. World 28 Jun, 2024
Third term for Modi likely to see closer defense ties with US as India's rivalry with China grows Defense cooperation with the US has greatly expanded under Modi, particularly through the so-called Quad security grouping that also includes Australia and Japan. World 07 Jun, 2024
