The Redmi series is a recognisable and popular budget brand that has, in the years past, provided its customer base with phones one would characterise as ‘solid,’ ‘reliable’ and . . . Read more »
Of late, the search for alternatives to Nepal’s current sea port access has gathered momentum to minimise problems in transportation and transit in the country’s third country trade. The . . . Read more »
Christian Ulhar, an Austrian native, first identified the Upper Tamakoshi hydropower project in 1990 while he was studying Nepal’s mountain region. His pre-feasibility study concluded that the . . . Read more »
Dr Biswo Nath Poudel is the Vice Chairperson of the National Planning Commission. Madan Lamsal, Editor-in-Chief of New Business Age, recently sat down with Poudel to talk about the country’s . . . Read more »
Although Portugal is an important economic power in Europe, bilateral trade between Nepal and Portugal remains relatively . . . Read more »
Bishnu Neopanae, founder and executive director of The Last Resort is a spiritual and travel-loving person. He identifies travelling as a means to learn anthropology, history, and geography. Neopanae . . . Read more »
Stock business should coincide with three principles, in order of importance. They are preservation of capital, consistent profitability and the pursuit of superior returns. These principles are . . . Read more »
Anirvan Ghosh Dastidar is the CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Ltd. During the course of his career, he has worked in countries like India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Brunei. . . . Read more »
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There is an unmistakable aura surrounding the BN 251; perhaps it is due to the iconic emblem enshrined on its body, or possibly because of its emphatically arresting presence. It is likely an . . . Read more »
When we think of a business structure, even today hierarchy is what comes to our mind in the first place. An organisation is often thought upon as a unit with multiple components such as production . . . Read more »
Never during his five years in the medicine business, has Santosh Bhandari, a pharmacist, ever witnessed such an enormous demand for paracetamol-based pain relievers, vitamin and zinc supplements, . . . Read more »
Rashmi Pant is among few women who have become successful in creating a distinct mark in the male dominated banking . . . Read more »
The global tourism industry seems to be returning to a semblance of normalcy after a lull of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. . . . Read more »
BK Shrestha is the deputy CEO at Lumbini General Insurance. Shrestha, who was in the Office of the Attorney General, joined the insurance sector in search of a challenge. Starting from National . . . Read more »
King’s Incubator provides 12-hour structured incubation training to aspiring entrepreneurs. For this, it welcomes several ideas in the beginning from around 40 teams in each session. Only a few . . . Read more »
Alcohol consumption in Nepal is increasing with a growing acceptance of a drinking culture across all strata of Nepali society. Modernisation, exposure to western culture and remittance-propelled . . . Read more »
A couple of months back, NMB Bank was awarded “Bank of the Year Asia 2021” by London-based The Banker Magazine, a publication of The Financial Times Group. This award is an annual recognition . . . Read more »
Today I feel like singing songs of praise, a number of them. As you can see, the country is witnessing, one after another, things you perhaps could have never even imagined. . . . Read more »
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The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) in late April forecasted the country’s economic growth rate at 6.81 percent for the current fiscal year. Though the growth rate falls short of the . . . Read more »
In recent years, young Nepalis have been turning to veganism, which is the practice of abstaining from all animal products. Yet there are limited places where vegan food items can be purchased in . . . Read more »
Improvement in value chains generally leads to production of sophisticated products. These products cost more but there are customers who do not hesitate to pay premium because of the quality. . . . Read more »
This digital marketplace platform not only connects employers and employees, it also allows a person to list their skills, expertise and make a living from . . . Read more »
The automobile industry is interconnected with all gamut of the Nepali economy. The decision of the government regarding restriction on the import of vehicles will have a long-term effect on the . . . Read more »
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The former US Secretary of State Colin Powellonce said, “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure”. Shradha Joshi, executive director . . . Read more »
Chandragiri, the southwestern part of the hills surrounding the Kathmandu Valley, which is known for its inherent religious and historic value, has now become one of the best tourist destinations in . . . Read more »
When a country is at war with its neighbours, it hits investment and trade. Nepal is in a comfortable position to attract investment from its major neighbours, India and China, as there is no tussle . . . Read more »
COVID-19 has caused significant obstacles for managers and HRM practitioners, but it has also opened the door to prospects worth knowing . . . Read more »
A study conducted by the Nepal Economic Forum under the title ‘Enabling Political and Economic Discourse for Multi-Model Connectivity in the BBIN Sub-region’ was unveiled on June 7 in Kathmandu. . . . Read more »
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Some people have gobbled up government land in Baluwatar. Others have taken over the capital’s Khulla Manch and Tundikhel. For some time now, the Nepali media has kept itself busy with such petty . . . Read more »
Nepal's import of sugar confectionery is growing rapidly, with 16 percent average annual growth. However, the import of such products has seen an exceptional downturn in the last two years due to the . . . Read more »
Integration of various modes of transport, and the transport corridors is gaining pace in a bid to reduce the cost of delivery of goods and achieve efficiency in international trade. The process is . . . Read more »
The rise of telehealth -- a delivery of medical services through electronic means of communication -- has been one of the most remarkable spillover effects of the COVID-19 . . . Read more »
Naindra Prasad Upadhaya is a former commerce secretary during when one of his major contributions was to give continuity to TIFA Council Meeting with USA and achieve preferential market access in US . . . Read more »
The signing of the Transit and Transportation Agreement between Nepal and China in 2016 is one of the milestones in the history of transit transportation of Nepal; this has been one of the major drives in our diversification of transit . . . Read more »
Nepal has been making concerted efforts to make exports sustainable since 2004 with the launch of the Diagnostic Trade Integration Studies (DTIS). The programme, however, was not successful in . . . Read more »
A comfortable working environment with an adjustable office desk is important for better eye health at . . . Read more »
Ratnaraj Bajracharya is the Chief Executive Officer of Global IME Bank Ltd. Madan Lamsal, the Editor-in-Chief of New Business Age, recently talked to the seasoned banker on the lack of liquidity in . . . Read more »
A campaign of sorts has begun against microfinance businesses. A group of people are claiming that microfinance companies are using intimidating practices in loan . . . Read more »
Boju Store is not only promoting authentic organic foods sourced from rural areas of Nepal but is also committed to empowering local . . . Read more »
Traditionally, we have been importing Chinese goods via Indian ports as the trade routes there are easier for us than the routes linking China. However, this scenario is likely to change gradually as China is investing heavily in infrastructure development in the Tibet to increase the region’s economic . . . Read more »
Many are saying the government is only talking the talk and not walking the walk. But that is not true. A new government was formed only very recently. To lead a new government, you need a fresh pair . . . Read more »
Nepal and Lithuania are democratic nations, and both countries stand together for international democratic . . . Read more »
A chartered accountant by profession, Suresh Prabhu is an Indian politician. He served as Union Power Minister (2000-02), Union Railways Minister (2014-17), and Union Commerce and Industry Minister . . . Read more »
Well, well, it looks like democracy took a dive in our country, and guess who's making big bucks out of it? You guessed right, the . . . Read more »
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The interest of China in terms of connectivity with Nepal has been mostly towards Keyrung leaving all other border points. Nepali government officials were hopeful that the full reopening of the Khasa-Tatopani border would be announced during Xi’s . . . Read more »
The proposed merger between Nepal Investment Bank and Himalayan Bank has attracted quite a lot of attention because of the size of two institutions. Nepal Investment Bank has Rs 27.5 billion in . . . Read more »
Prior to Covid-19 pandemic, the vehicle sales growth was very good. However, the pandemic dealt a blow to the auto mobile sector like it did to other sectors of the economy in the . . . Read more »
Elisabeth von Capeller is the ambassador of the Switzerland to Nepal. She has in-depth knowledge of Nepal's development initiatives, having worked at the Swiss Development Cooperation's Nepal office . . . Read more »
When Jiang Zemin visited Nepal in 1996, China was barely able make it to the list of top ten economies and was trying to establish itself as the low-cost factory of the world. In 2019, when Xi . . . Read more »
The government has restricted the import of ICE vehicles for more than 2 months. It is sad to see that the government still looks at the four-wheelers as a luxury rather than a . . . Read more »
The Nepali financial sector is at the crossroads. While the commercial banks are facing an increasing volume of non performing assets (NPA) and on and off liquidity crunch, high interest rates have . . . Read more »
Wealth management is a service that encompasses the overall financial requirement of affluent individuals including investment advisory services. Based on the client’s needs, wealth management . . . Read more »
When Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Kathmandu in the second week of October, the first official visit by a Chinese President in 23 years, many eyes were on him wondering if he would announce . . . Read more »
What should really be understood is that vehicle is now no more a luxury but a necessity and needs to be reclassified. Vehicle to what extent is a . . . Read more »
The vibrant city life of old Kathmandu, characterised by street vendors selling fruits and vegetables and farmers carrying their kharpans - a pair of baskets slung on a pole and carried across the . . . Read more »
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After getting clearance from the Parliamentary Development and Technology Committee, the controversial Information Technology Bill is now in the House of Representatives for deliberation. It is an . . . Read more »
Managed by Rukmini Educational Charitable Trust, a unit of DivyaSree Group, REVA University started in 2014. Established under the Government of Karnataka Act 80 of 2012, it is a private university . . . Read more »
