Debunking the Myth: Stocks Protect Against Inflation Inflation takes center stage in investment discussions in 2025, as many countries see strong tariffs accompanied by inevitable high price increases. In Nepal, the annual inflation rate declined slightly to 5.4% in January 2025. Opinion 17 Apr, 2025
Nepal launches Global Hunger Index 2024, highlights gender justice as key to climate resilience and zero hunger Nepal launched the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) in Kathmandu on Friday, spotlighting gender justice as an essential pillar for achieving climate resilience and Zero Hunger. Nepal 05 Apr, 2025
Nepal's slowing economy: Demand-led stimulus key to reviving momentum The vegetable vendor in Butwal, the factory owner in Birgunj, the garment shop in Kathmandu and the returnee migrant in Dhangadhi all have something in common: fewer customers, thinner margins and growing uncertainty. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
5.1 percent GDP growth rate in second quarter The country's economic growth rate has been estimated to stand at 5.1 percent in the second quarter of the current fiscal year 2081/82 BS (2024/25 AD). Business 27 Mar, 2025
Wild and domestic fires: Fighting wars on two fronts The country is virtually up in smoke due to domestic as well as wildfires engulfing it. Opinion 26 Mar, 2025
A delicate balance: Transforming river community livelihoods to protect otters and the Karnali ecosystem Transforming tradition to save biodiversity—local communities in the Karnali region are shifting from fishing to sustainable livelihoods to protect the endangered smooth-coated otter and restore river ecosystems. Environment 12 Mar, 2025
Non-performing loans of commercial banks: How AI can revolutionise their management Non-performing loans (NPL) have been a major and increasing issue in the Nepalese banking sector, primarily among commercial banks, which has led them to adopt technological solutions. Opinion 11 Mar, 2025
In what ways can accelerated action drive women's empowerment and transformation in Nepal? As Nepal moves forward, the role of women in shaping its future has never been more crucial. To mark International Women’s Day 2025, The Himalayan Times reached out to inspiring women leaders from diverse sectors — corporate, politics, health, development, and beyond — to share their insights on a pressing question: Nepal 08 Mar, 2025
NC-UML coalition either perform or perish Seven months down the line, political stability appears to have prevailed, but what is the stability for when the country appears to be a permanent patient in the ICU? Opinion 19 Feb, 2025
PM Oli directs Agriculture Ministry to ensure timely availability of chemical fertilizers PM Oli directed the Agriculture Ministry to participate proactively, ensuring Nepal's engagement is both strategic and result-oriented. Nepal 13 Feb, 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
Lack of increase in loan disbursement concerning: Finance Minister Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has said it is concerning that the loan investment could not increase as expected. Business 20 Jan, 2025
