Four out of five adults will experience back pain in their life time. Fortunately, majority of the pain will subside in a few weeks. PAIN is a complex experience that includes both physical and psychological factors. It is quite normal to have emotional reactions to back pain . . . Read more »
Business leaders are striving hard to find the missing MQ ingredients so that they can improve motivation and workforce . . . Read more »
What MBA programmes in Nepal need to do is persuade students to go out and work in the real world and get their hands . . . Read more »
Having experienced the liquidity crunch of 2010 and the credit crunch of 2016, businesses in Nepal have realised the problems of relying only on traditional banking for financing. Following the . . . Read more »
The benchmark index fell by 21.14 points (or down 1.38%) to close at 1472.15 last month. The index has moved below the 50-day, as well as 200-day moving average, giving a bearish signal. Completion of the election at the beginning of the month did little to create bullish sentiment in the . . . Read more »
The Warsaw System is considered to be a complex international treaty as states are at liberty to ratify some protocols but not others. For this reason, its applicability may vary from state to state, . . . Read more »
Management education has seen a tremendous growth and created milestone in the recent years. Increasing need of professional managers in all sectors of the society, inside and outside the country, has contributed to the increased demand of management professionals . . . Read more »
As the earthquake has destroyed property and hampered trade, consumption, investment and living patterns of the people, business activities have been hampered. However, the exact loss can be assesses only after the coming quarterly reports of the listed . . . Read more »
Wal-Mart's revenue exceeds the GDP of more than a hundred individual countries of the world, showing how the corporate world is getting stronger than the state . . . Read more »
Once dominated by foreign medicines, the Nepali medicine market is now thriving with domestic private pharmaceutical companies becoming the major market players. The years after 1990 have seen a sea . . . Read more »
Businesses are all about risk and return. In many cases, startups fail due to the lack of capital. Some young startups fail due to the lack professionalism, experiences and strong management. Some . . . Read more »
There are numerous articles, blogs and write ups that are already present on why Bhushan Steel went into bankruptcy and what ensued after that. The attempt here is to give a consolidated picture of . . . Read more »
Given the time we spend at workplace, almost a third of a day, it might seem as the most promising venue to look out for romance, flirtations, or even a hook-up. After all, the place where we spend a greater part of our day, we have a whole lot of time to share our interests, goals, and . . . Read more »
In US stock market history, so far we have seen three big crashes. The first crash was on 28th October 1929, followed by the second on 19th October 1987 and the last crash was on 6th October . . . Read more »
As the fierce competition of mid-range smartphones rages on with the global and regional manufacturers focusing on the mid-segment with their impressive products, world handset leader Samsung has . . . Read more »
Named after the initials of founder Ram Kumar Rathi’s name, Rakura tea recently received the Finest Food Safety and Quality Management certification in the field of food safety and quality from the Department of Food Technology & Quality Control (DFTQC). Hot on the heels of its new . . . Read more »
The Nepali insurance sector has been going through a slew reforms after Chiranjibi Chapagain was appointed as the Chairman of the Insurance Board in January 2017. From paid-up capital increment of . . . Read more »
The fifth edition of the NewBiz Business Conclave and Awards was held on September 21 at the Soaltee Crown Plaza Hotel, Kathmandu. Leaders from the private sector, banking fraternity, government . . . Read more »
here are numerous philosophies of organization and management. Every organization follows different ways to manage the organization so as to fulfill their objectives; it may be profit maximization, wealth maximization or service delivery. . . . Read more »
Before investing in the secondary market, take a breather and evaluate yourself. What is your type? Are you an investor or a . . . Read more »
Recently, G.P. Trading Concern under Triveni Group opened a showroom of Opple LED lights in Putalisadak, Kathmandu. The specialised company provides sustainable lighting solutions for an emerging . . . Read more »
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is celebrating 2017 as 'visit Nepal' year for European tourists, with the target of bringing in at least 200,000 visitors from Europe in the year. Ever since the year-long campaign was announced on Dec 31, 2016, on the occasion of the 18th anniversary of . . . Read more »
Incentives are something provided by organisations in addition to regular remuneration to drive performance in their employees. At times, these incentives are monetary and in others they are monetary . . . Read more »
Millenia Global, a young Nepali trading company, is moving forward and expanding its market portfolio by providing various branded goods to the Nepali consumers at sustainable and affordable prices. . . . Read more »
Last week came incredible business news that amazed many people in India and abroad. This news was about an Indian diamond based business company, named Hari Krishna Exporters, giving generous bonuses to its employees. . . . Read more »
The aftermath of the earthquake caused Nepse index to fall by 10.70%. Nevertheless, the index increased soon enough, rising by 15.43% halfway through last month. Currently, Nepse is at a correction . . . Read more »
After a few years of struggle, Lava has become a popular smartphone brand among Nepali users. The Indian handset maker is expanding its market presence in Nepal with products incorporating impressive . . . Read more »
When it comes to the hospitality industry, trends can be both ephemeral and everlasting. Some are just a flash in the pan, others have a staying power that lasts for decades. Showcasing an intricate . . . Read more »
Good food in today’s world is not just considered as a palate pleaser. Pleasing the taste buds has also become one important way of attracting tourists. Various international surveys and research . . . Read more »
NMB Bank has played a crucial role in materialising the project financing of Hongshi-Shivam Cement which is the largest project loan syndication in Nepal till date. According to the bank’s CEO . . . Read more »
The Nepali stock market remained stable during the review period despite the recent sharp fall. The benchmark Nepse index added 3.71 points or 0.40% to reach 923.59 while the session’s high was on 30 September with 937.99 and lowest was on 22 September with 881.87. . . . Read more »
To emerge as a stronger player in the domestic financial market, NMB Bank is poised to conclude a four-year-long process that will merge into it three other banks and financial . . . Read more »
Recently JCB handed over seven heavy equipments and generators including Backhoe, Loadall and Robots to the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFLD) to support the post-quake . . . Read more »
Roads are to a country what blood vessels are to a human body. When the blood vessels are in a bad condition, we become sick. Similarly, when the roads are in a bad shape, the country becomes sick. . . . Read more »
Everybody unanimously admits that communication is the tool for effective implementation of any work. Management happens only if there is effective communication among the various actors. Even if . . . Read more »
Tashi Gyalzen Sherpa, founder of Metro-Mask had to travel a lot everyday visiting stores in different locations around the polluted city of Kathmandu when he was working for Anta, a sportswear . . . Read more »
After two continuous trading periods of huge declines, Nepse has stabilized in recent times. Compared to the previous period, Nepse made an upward gain of 25.96 points (or 2.88%) closing at 925.85 points. . . . Read more »
“Now more than ever, insurance companies need to be especially proactive when settling claims,” Vivek Jha, chief executive officer of Nepal Life Insurance Company (NEPAL LIFE), says, “This is the right time for insurance companies to earn the trust of the . . . Read more »
The benchmark index continues to create new heights as the bullish momentum is driving the market upward. The index gained 59.21 points (or up 4.01%) to close at 1524.12 in the course of last month. The market did correct itself during the course of the week. . . . Read more »
Imagine yourself in a cafe or a restaurant. After being seated, you see a mobile number you are supposed to dial to get the Wi-Fi password and menu. You dial 9801225544 as instructed. The call gets . . . Read more »
The increasing number of shopping stores in the urban parts of Nepal indicates that the way people shop is changing. Footfalls in large and mini stores already indicate that urban-based Nepalis are . . . Read more »
Anupama Khunjeli, CEO of Mega Bank Limited, is an inspiration for professionals. Khunjeli, who started her banking career as a teller in 1991 at ANZ Grindlays Bank (now Standard Chartered Bank . . . Read more »
Historically stock exchanges started as a mutually governed, non-profit making, self-regulated cooperative like structures. Mostly brokers were the owners of such exchanges. However, due to the change in the technology and the concept of securities commission as apex . . . Read more »
As Nepal gears up for the reconstruction phase post earthquake, experts anticipate a healthy growth for the country’s construction industry. . . . Read more »
With the country facing a severe economic recession due to last year’s devastating earthquake and Terai stir, Nepal is in need of all kinds of initiatives from the government including the policy . . . Read more »
INVESTMENT IN NEPAL
Materialising the Opportunities
Of late, both the public and private sectors seem to have realised the importance of infrastructure growth and investment. While the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), a major umbrella . . . Read more »
The term ‘impact investing’ was coined ten years ago and the concept has revolutionised the sectors of development aid and market investments. According to the Global Impact Investing Network . . . Read more »
When Martin Cooper conceived the original cell phone in 1973, he permanently transformed the way humans communicate. In the 45 years since, Cooper’s now-quaint invention has morphed into an . . . Read more »
Nepali papercraft industry is one of the country’s major exports that have good scope in generating employment at the local level with minimum capital requirement. Lokta or Daphney paper products have been an important part of the papercraft . . . Read more »
“We anticipate at least a 40 percent growth in cement . . . Read more »
With an ever increasing portfolio of brand names, one of Nepal’s top electrical appliance companies has been keeping people cool in offices and homes for the last 18 years. . . . Read more »
Infrastructure has various effects on an economy. Primarily, infrastructure stimulates economic development by encouraging production activities. It produces various crowding in effects, including in production activities and quality of life for households, which thus benefits the entire society. . . . Read more »
Built-in intelligence in machines to process information and perform tasks is artificial intelligence or AI. Machines may not necessarily be robots only but even search engines that we use in . . . Read more »
It is constantly becoming a paradoxical source of anxiety and relief, of safety and risk, of connection and disconnection, making the smart phones extremely complex and raising the question about the . . . Read more »
The startup scene in Nepal has changed significantly over the last five–seven years, with new and young entrepreneurs coming up with innovative ideas every year. Today, though there is no official . . . Read more »
As a famous proverb goes, if wishes were horses, then beggars would ride. . . . Read more »
With authentic design and patterns, the emergence of home-grown Nepali apparel brands is creating a new wave in the domestic garment . . . Read more »
The undertaking was aimed at informing potential foreign investors about the recent reforms at the policy level and conveying the message that Nepal is a suitable destination for doing business. On . . . Read more »
Economies have thrived expanding their manufacturing base by reforming industrial policies, diversifying outputs, scaling-up production processes and systems, attracting global investments and . . . Read more »
After agriculture, tourism is the main sector contributing to the GDP and economic growth in Nepal. According to government data, the contribution of the tourism sector to the GDP increased to 4 . . . Read more »
echnology sector is all about innovation. Coming up with new ideas only is not just enough for tech entrepreneurs. To sustain growth they must constantly innovate themselves. . . . Read more »
I like the cover story,Construction Industry Now (New Business Age, July 2015) by Akhilesh Tripathi. The article provided a lot of information on different aspects of the construction industry. The interviews in the piece were informative. . . . Read more »
The earthquake proved that there are tremendous opportunities for companies like CE who believe in quality construction, timely completion of projects and cost effective . . . Read more »
Lack of basic infrastructures has forced us to witness economic growth averaging 4 percent over the last one decade. The infrastructure gap has directly hurt development activities. As we are aspiring to reach the level of middle-income nations by . . . Read more »
Cost of doing business in Nepal has gone up for everybody whether exporters, importers or domestic-based producers. For the export market, fulfilling business commitments in time and remaining competitive is difficult. It may diminish our preferential value. . . . Read more »
The annual two-day Job and Internship Fair organized by the Placement Cell, Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) titled KJIF-2018 on August 14 and 15 witnessed enthusiastic participation . . . Read more »
Classic Developers (CD) has resumed its first ever project in the housing sector after a halt of around two years. The project ‘Classic Tower-Phase 1’ is currently being constructed and will require another 12 months to . . . Read more »
It had to come and so it did, gladdening some and saddening others. Those who got something from it were happy. Those who didn’t were not. The budget for many remained a pie in the sky. . . . Read more »
With the increase in infringements of trademarks of foreign companies, demand of strong legal provisions to protect trademarks of MNCs gathers . . . Read more »