Economy and Policy

Familiar with the Bulls and Bears: But what about the Others?

Thanks to Nepal’s capital formation efforts, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) celebrated 25 glorious years since it opened its trading floor on 13 January 1994 to impart free marketability and liquidity to the government and corporate . . . Read more »

Sectoral

The Rise of Home-grown Apparel Brands

Nepali readymade garment (RMG) industry entered into a period of prolonged and deep recession from 2005 when the United States scrapped the quota-free access to Nepali RMG . . . Read more »

Liquor Indicators

Liquor Indicators November 2021

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e-magazine

e- magazine October 2002

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Corporate Movements

CORPORATE MOVEMENTS SEPTEMBER 2022

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No Laughing Matter

Nepal Government’s ‘Death Diplomacy’ : Madan Lamsal

This satirical piece criticizes the Nepali government's policies and actions by sarcastically highlighting their supposed focus on taxation, price increases, population control, and lack of . . . Read more »

Economy and Policy

Nepal’s Climate Crisis

Guterres takes a stand on impacts of climate change in the . . . Read more »

Biz News

Yotta, BLC Announce Rs 3.5 Billion Data Center Investment in Nepal

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Economy and Policy

Competition A Formidable Tool

Competition is the recognition of varied levels of merit in every individual and the equal opportunity to show them without any hindrances or . . . Read more »

Economy and Policy

COVID-19 Pandemic and the Need for Labour Statistics in Nepal

The COVID-19 pandemic has held the whole world in its grip. One of the most critical scenarios in Nepal is the situation of migrant workers returning to their homes, many of whom are stuck at both . . . Read more »

Trends

Stronger Together : The Rise of Co-working in Nepal

As an increasing number of young entrepreneurs are engaged in start-ups and new business ventures, the demand for workspaces is growing rapidly. This has resulted in rise of co-working spaces in . . . Read more »

Crossword

Crosswords November 2021

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e-magazine

e- magazine November 2002

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Crossword

CROSSWORDS SEPTEMBER 2022

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e-magazine

e-Magazine May 2011

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Economy and Policy

Challenges Confronting Managers

In an era of rapid workplace changes, managers are facing the intricate challenge of monitoring and enhancing team . . . Read more »

Report

B&B Urology Department

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Economy and Policy

Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting and IFRS

Many authors have provided their opinions on sustainability and ways to achieve it. However, there is no standard definition of sustainability. Awareness about sustainability resulted from the . . . Read more »

Economy and Policy

Reigniting Nepal’s Economic Engine Post-pandemic

Covid-19 has disrupted the global economy as never before. Its devastating impact lies in its unpredictable and swift spread across the globe with phenomenal speed. The citizens of the world were . . . Read more »

Startup Scene

Eclipse Labs : Crafting a Sonic Canvas

Art develops in distinct forms, and as technology proceeds to expand the boundaries of the human imagination, it has allowed creativity to be expressed through unique avenues. A prominent . . . Read more »

Corporate Movements

Corporate Movements November 2021

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e-magazine

e- magazine September 2002

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Feedback

FEEDBACK SEPTEMBER 2022

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e-magazine

E-Magazine June 2023

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Economy and Policy

From Opportunities to Investments

PE/VCs Deal Sourcing and Due . . . Read more »

Biz News

UTS Operating Income Plunged by 52% in FY 2022/23

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Restaurant Review

Gastronomical Delights at Bhojghar Restaurant and Lounge Bar

Gairidhara has become a hub for high-end restaurants and cafes in the past few years. Bhojghar Restaurant and Lounge Bar, a multi-cuisine restaurant continues that trend. Bhojghar, which was . . . Read more »

Gadget Review

ONEPLUS : Flagship Killer No More

In the seven years since its inception, Chinese brand OnePlus acquired the tag of being a ‘flagship killer,’ i.e. providing premium grade smartphones at relatively affordable prices. It was a . . . Read more »

Corporate Focus

Nepal Life Insurance Company : Charting New Heights

At a time when insurance companies in Nepal are struggling to meet the new capital requirements set by the Insurance Board, Nepal Life Insurance Company (NepalLife) Limited has raised its paid-up . . . Read more »

Women at Work

Alisha Shrestha : Scaling New Heights of SUCCESS in IT

Hard work and innovation have been two of the key factors behind the success of one of the prominent women in the Nepali tech . . . Read more »

e-magazine

e- magazine December 2002

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Voices

VOICES SEPTEMBER 2022

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Corporate Focus

Home Automation Nepal: Making Homes Smart

Home Automation Nepal, founded by Keyur Krishna Shrestha in 2009, is a leading provider of smart home solutions in Nepal. The company aims to simplify people's lives through the integration of . . . Read more »

Cover Story

LDC Graduation & After

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Biz News

Nepal Telecom to Pay Over Rs 20 Billion License Renewal Fee at Once

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Product Focus

LG’s AI ThinQ TV : The Future is Here

What do you do when you feel bored with tapping keyboards on your smartphone? You switch to your voice-controlled personal assistants – Siri, Google Assistant, or others – to command your phone. . . . Read more »

Startup Scene

Hurdles Stopping Nepal’s First Unicorn Company from Emerging

Nepal has the potential to birth a unicorn company, i.e. a privately held startup company valued at over USD 1 billion. But there are many challenges that hinder the growth of startups. Usually, . . . Read more »

Cover Story

Big Merger : NRB’s Merger Cane and Nepali Banking

In what looked like students being summoned into the headmaster’s office for a caning, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on June 27 invited chairmen and CEOs of banks and financial institutions to Hotel Yak . . . Read more »

Economic Diplomacy

Karan Vaidya : Bringing Nepal and Latvia Closer

On 24 February 2020, the then Foreign Affairs Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali met with his Latvian counterpart Edgars Rinkēvičs in Geneva, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 43rd session of the . . . Read more »

e-magazine

e- magazine January 2004

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Biztoon

BIZTOON SEPTEMBER 2022

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From the Editor

Retaining Workforce

The workforce retention problem in Nepal is a long-standing national issue, with an increasing number of young Nepalis leaving the country for education or employment abroad. Efforts to address the . . . Read more »

Interview

Nepal's LDC Graduation Should be Viewed with Optimism

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Biz News

Minimal Representation of Women as Bank Directors

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Cover Story

Too Big to Fail : Saving NAC from the Claws of Greed

In August 2016, when the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) decided to start process of purchasing two Airbus wide-body aircraft for long-haul flights, a bright light of hope for a revival of the . . . Read more »

Startup Scene

Bringing Quality Healthcare Services to Your Doorstep

At a time when people are virtually locked up in their homes due to the restrictions in place to stop the possible spread of coronavirus, accessing healthcare services has become problematic for . . . Read more »

Economy and Policy

The Nepali Private Sector and Infrastructure Investment

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Health

LUNGS CANCER: : PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPERATIVES

In 2019, Rita Ghalan, a resident of Bauddha, Kathmandu, noticed droplets of blood in the basin while brushing her teeth. She found that the blood came from her mother's mouth who was coughing . . . Read more »

e-magazine

e- magazine February 2004

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From the Editor

Property Rights Wronged

Safeguarding property rights of citizens is fundamental requirement for economic prosperity under the free market system. One of the reasons for the economic backwardness of Nepal is the failure to . . . Read more »

Economy and Policy

Harnessing the Demographic Dividend

The workforce retention problem in Nepal is a long-standing national issue, with an increasing number of young Nepalis leaving the country for education or employment abroad. Efforts to address the . . . Read more »

Interview

Majority of Grants Nepal Receives is not Because of LDC Status

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Biz News

JITO Nepal Signs MOU with Three Indian Zones

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Business Education

BBA-IE Creating Investors of Tomorrow

Along with an investment-friendly environment, the country now also needs human resource which understands the country’s economy as well as its investment needs and priorities - people who have a . . . Read more »

Sectoral

An Opportunity to Promote Cashless Transactions

With the lockdown in place by the governments the world over in a bid to stop the possible outbreak of coronavirus, digital transactions have become the preferred mode of payment at present. In Nepal . . . Read more »

Economy and Policy

Realising the Potential of Micro and Small Enterprises

Developing micro and small enterprises (MSEs) opens the doors of opportunity for poverty reduction and enhances the country’s overall development. This is because such enterprises enable people at . . . Read more »

NEWBIZ STARTUP SUMMIT AND AWARDS 2021

Interactive Training of NewBiz Startup Summit and Awards 2021 Organised

New Business Age Pvt Ltd, the publishers of New Business Age monthly magazine and Aarthik Abhiyan National Daily, has organised the Special Training for The . . . Read more »

From the Editor

Those Incredible Years

When the May edition of New Business Age hits newsstands, it will have completed its 21st year of operation - four years short of Silver Jubilee. The journey that we have made in these years is . . . Read more »

No Laughing Matter

Welcome to the World Market!

It’s looking quite strange. It doesn’t seem to be running as per the laws of economics. Nor does it seem to be following the principle of demand and supply. . . . Read more »

Economy and Policy

Insights from the 2021 Census

This article discusses the interrelation between population dynamics and employment in Nepal. The population growth rate has declined in recent years, and the changing nature of the population will . . . Read more »

Interview

Sustained & Open Communication with Stakeholders is Paramount

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Biz News

Govt Committee Proposes Integration of TIA and Nijgadh Airports Under BOOT Model to Develop Nijgadh Airport

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Gadget Review

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro A Capable Mid-Ranger

The Note 6 Pro is near identical to its predecessor from a design . . . Read more »

Sectoral

One Click Away : The Surge of Ecommerce

While the retail sector the world over has become one of the biggest victims of the fallout of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, e-commerce has emerged as a victor during the current . . . Read more »

No Laughing Matter

‘Loot Nepal’: The TV Series

There are a lot of complaints making the rounds that, apart from one or two, all the reality TV shows currently being aired in Nepal are not good enough or up to the mark. So, what I’ve been . . . Read more »

Startup Scene

MEROADDA : PIONEERING LEGAL TECHNOLOGY IN NEPAL

This promising startup aims to bring big changes in access to law and justice through the use of . . . Read more »

No Laughing Matter

Lies, Damn Lies and Government Statistics

It is said that there was once a famous statistician in India. When he was asked to analyse something, he would ask in return, “Kaisa analysis chahiye, ruling wala ki opposition wala (what kind of . . . Read more »

Economy and Policy

Prioritising Digital Literacy for Women Entrepreneurs

In recent decades, technological revolutions have occurred at an ever-increasing pace. People use the Internet and digital technologies to access social media, education, businesses, healthcare, . . . Read more »

Economy and Policy

Easing the Burden

Banks in Nepal have decided to lower their interest rates on deposits, providing relief to borrowers who have been burdened by high interest rates for nearly a year. The reduction in rates offers . . . Read more »

Review

The Terraces Resort & Spa : Crafting Unforgettable Experiences

This high-end resort offers many luxuries, grand views and a venue for MICE tourism and . . . Read more »

Biz News

Nepal's Trade Deficit Stood at Rs 1053.42 Billion in this Fiscal

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Information Technology

The New Age of Smartphone Innovation

he technology that powers these devices is constantly evolving and improving. Every year brings with it a new wave of improvements, a new addition to the already impressive roster of capabilities . . . Read more »

Organisational Management

Seamless Switch to Virtual Work Platform

Work is a key component of human life. For centuries, humans have been both the means and end of all financial activities. We have been cultured and conditioned to go to the office every day towork. . . . Read more »

From the Editor

Time to Deliver

The new fiscal year has commenced and the Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli led administration is still grappling with multiple issues that it committed to resolve during its formation one and a half . . . Read more »

e-magazine

eMagazine November 2021

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Economy and Policy

Slower Yet Gradual Growth Expected for Nepal Amid Global Challenges

Nepal’s economy, led by recovery of the services sector amid high COVID vaccination rates, is expected to grow by 3.7% in the current fiscal year and 4.1% in . . . Read more »

Economy and Policy

The Economic Miracles of Japan After World War II

Japan's transformation into a major economic force in less than 40 years following the end of World War II has been a somewhat exceptional outlier in the history of contemporary economics. . . . Read more »

Business Education

The Welch Legacy

This article examines the long-term impact of Jack Welch's leadership on General Electric (GE) and the broader corporate landscape. Welch's innovative management theories and strategies, such as Six . . . Read more »

Tourism

Winter Tourism in Nepal

Stakeholders are urging for government support and strategic promotion to attract more tourists to the country during the winter . . . Read more »

Biz News

Nepal Proposes Exporting Bottled Water to Qatar

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Trends

Nepal’s Thriving Leather Love Affair

The recent years have been a glorious period for Nepali leather goods producers as leather apparel that are perennially popular in clothing and renowned for durability have found way into the . . . Read more »

Economic Diplomacy

Pradeep Kumar Shrestha : Expanding Nepal's Economic Presence

One of the several areas where Nepal has lagged behind in is economic diplomacy which is crucial when it comes to boosting bilateral ties with other countries. It is yet to get any meaningful push . . . Read more »

No Laughing Matter

‘Give Us a Train, Mr President’

This time Tihar followed Dashain in no time. In years gone by it would come at least two weeks later. Almost the day after Dashain, colourful flowers blossomed on the roads of . . . Read more »

Startup Scene

Startups Receive Endorsement from FNCCI

The apex body of the Nepali private sector has launched a bold initiative to match 50 startups with 50 . . . Read more »

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

NewBiz : Crusader of Free Market Economy

This arduous journey that Madan Lamsal and his team undertook two decades ago has opened many windows for business journalism in Nepal. But the success didn't come so easily. Lamsal and his team . . . Read more »

Economy and Policy

Waking Up to Climate Change

With the increasing incidents of loss of human lives and property by natural disasters, Nepal ranks fourth in the Global Climate Risk Index which analyses the extent to which countries have been . . . Read more »

ADVERTORIAL

25 Years of Buddha Air

Buddha Air is a renowned airline in Nepal, established in 1997. With over 1,500 employees and a market share of 61%, it has become a leader in the domestic aviation sector. The airline owns a fleet . . . Read more »

Health

Dental Health Dilemma

Socio-economics and limited access causing disparities in dental . . . Read more »

Biz News

Nepal Imports 7,093 EVs

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Auto Review

Yamaha R15 V3 Fast and Formidable

Rapid, responsive and endowed with superlative handling, the bike presents all the tools for riders to unleash their inner Valentino Rossi. The omission of ABS is a disappointment, but as an overall . . . Read more »

Cover Story

Covid-19 Impact on Economy : Counting the Cost and the Road to Recovery

In normal times, Nepal gets over 300,000 foreign visitors during the spring tourist season of March-May with the occupancy rate of hotels soaring to over 60 percent keeping the hospitality industry . . . Read more »

Interview

"VNY 2020 is not a one-off event;its process to put the Nepali tourism in the global spotlight"

Visit Nepal Year (VNY) 2020 is just around the corner and there is excitement as well as concern building up about the success of the much-hyped national tourism campaign which has set an ambitious target of attracting . . . Read more »

Hydropower

WEST SETI HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT : New Approach Needed to End the Decades-long Uncertainty

The unsuccessful attempts made over the past two and a half decades to start the development of this project provide important lessons for other large hydropower projects in . . . Read more »

FROM NEW BUSINESS AGE ARCHIVE

Forget the Government [FIRST EDITORIAL]

Blaming the government for anything that goes wrong seems to be the usual pastime as well as the business of the private sector. After a short lull of several months, the carpetwallahs have once . . . Read more »

Cover Story

POWER OF PRIVATE EQUITY

While there might be many factors that kill any business idea, lack of financing opportunity to bankroll the business has been a major reason that compels many Nepali entrepreneurs to abandon their . . . Read more »

Cover Story

Embracing the EV Culture

The electric vehicle (EV) market in Nepal is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing consumer demand and a commitment to sustainable transportation. Despite frequently changing . . . Read more »

ADVERTORIAL

Flying with Pets: Things You Need to Know

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Biz News

Govt Aims to Reduce Poverty by 8% in 16th Plan

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Health

Curing Sports Injuries

If this culture prevails, it will be very difficult to improve the sports sector and the situation of . . . Read more »

Cover Story : Opinion

There Is Hope

Nepal’s economic analysis is not led by pracademics. We have two distinct sets of people who get active during difficult times to start spreading doomsday prophecies. First, there are those who . . . Read more »

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