The restriction imposed by the government on the import of automobiles has affected the business of the entire automobile sector. If you look at the scenario, the automobile industry is one of the major contributors to the country's . . . Read more »
The big political parties of Nepal are currently engaged in a serious debate on how to take the country forward on the path of prosperity. The Nepali Congress is busy preparing for the great battle . . . Read more »
The Power Summit 2019 was held at Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu on November 21st and 22nd. Organised by the Independent Power Producers Association of Nepal (IPPAN), the summit focused on cross border power trade and connectivity as well as other relevant topics pertaining to Nepal’s power . . . Read more »
The government's austerity measures and lack of liquidity to reduce the pressure on foreign exchange reserves have had an impact on vehicle . . . Read more »
The World Customs Organisation reports that more than 200 countries and economies rely on the Harmonised System (HS) as the basis for their customs tariffs and collection of international trade . . . Read more »
The internal feuds within the Nepal Communist Party show no signs of fading away. For months after the merger of then CPN-UML and UCPN (Maoist), the party had a tough time settling the portfolio . . . Read more »
Bandi Nima Sherpa works in multiple sectors ranging from tourism to coffee production. She is a rare breed of woman who does everything . . . Read more »
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the number of young people starting their own businesses. It is not uncommon to hear about young individuals who, after completing their . . . Read more »
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has set up a taskforce with the view of finding ways to revive the tourism sector which has been hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is a praiseworthy move in that . . . Read more »
In the fiscal year 2020/21, Nepal imported Rs 4.11 billion worth of lungi, dhoti and sarees. Such imports were worth only Rs 1.13 billion in FY 2008/09. . . . Read more »
Lifelong learning is the "ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated" pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Lifelong education enhances not only social inclusion, and personal . . . Read more »
Nowadays, the razzmatazz of the markets has changed. In the past, shops and stores would have sign boards bearing discount offers. Under the pretext of offering discounts, shops would clear the . . . Read more »
Nepal and Austria established formal bilateral ties on August 15, 1959. In the last 62 years, both countries have forged a relationship based on trust, mutual respect, understanding and cooperation. . . . Read more »
Nepal has seen an exceptional ten-year period as a result of the armed struggle launched by the then CPN (Maoist). The army, police, and militants together killed at least 17,000 people, injured . . . Read more »
With the budget preparation process already in motion for the coming fiscal year, the business community of the country has started the annual ritual of collecting recommendations and . . . Read more »
The record high arrival of mountaineers in the spring climbing season has indicated that the revival of mountain tourism is . . . Read more »
No doubt the ramifications of the June 1st massacre in Narayanhity Royal Palace are wide-ranging to affect all aspects of national . . . Read more »
While the exact cause of blood cancer is still unknown, certain risk factors have been identified that increase the likelihood of developing the . . . Read more »
Amlan Mukherjee is the Managing Director of Unilever Nepal Ltd. He has been associated with Unilever for over three decades. He has worked with different departments of one of the largest . . . Read more »
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Advertising is an integral part of the business. But, here in Nepal, it is being seen as an unnecessary expense or a charity. We are losing a lot due to our stubbornness towards advertising. Our . . . Read more »
Nepal is a natural choice for runners who want to combine their passion for running with a holiday. The country boasts an impressive network of trails that cover tens of thousands of . . . Read more »
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Collaboration between the government and the private sector is necessary to bolster the public health sector and deal with pandemics like . . . Read more »
For the past months, the streets of Kathmandu have had an awful odour, and it has become an everyday routine for the locals to pass past heaps of waste lying unattended for . . . Read more »
The frequent and severe incidents of accidents in Nepal are also causing concern among prospective travellers, leading travel agents to believe that this news will have a long-lasting impact on . . . Read more »
Help2Shine, a startup company which works to connect house maids to home owners, was forced to halt its entire operation after district administrations of the Kathmandu valley announced prohibitory . . . Read more »
Multiplexes that were hit hard by pandemic is slowly coming back to life, thanks to blockbusters that bring viewers to the . . . Read more »
For hydroelectricity to be a profitable commodity in the regional market, it is important to have quality assurance that meets international standards: a reliable supply to meet market . . . Read more »
Daraz, the largest online shopping platform in Nepal, has been focusing a lot on improving its overall customer experience. After its acquisition by Alibaba in May 2018, Daraz has been learning and . . . Read more »
This home-grown brand has gained popularity in a short period of time while overcoming various . . . Read more »
Nepal is slowly becoming self-reliant on footwear production, and they are getting fit into the lifestyle of Nepalese . . . Read more »
Hari Sharan Subedi is one such individual who has been embracing innovations and adapting to the new trends in the marketing and advertising industry. . . . Read more »
With lengthy discussions but not concrete actions taken, this potentially transformative project has remained an unrealized aspiration for both . . . Read more »
Born and brought up in the heart of Kathmandu, Teku, Rijal grew up in a joint family. Belonging to a middle-class family, she was fortunate enough to be able to get a good education; however, she was . . . Read more »
There is no doubt that large reservoir projects are indispensable for the sustainability of Nepal's hydro resource-based electricity system. Similarly, the development of reservoir-based hydropower . . . Read more »
One of the announcements made by the Finance Minister while presenting the federal budget in the parliament for the fiscal year 2022/23 reads: “In order to increase the access to finance of . . . Read more »
Uygur Kocbug, the international head of sales and marketing for Beko, was recently in Nepal to gain insights into the company's strategies and the home appliance market in Nepal. . . . Read more »
Nepal needs to reevaluate its approach and prioritise the utilisation of foreign aid for capital . . . Read more »
Located on the top floor of the X building in Pulchowk, The Village Café immediately dazzles its patrons with picturesque views of the valley. If one chooses to dine in the outdoor area, the . . . Read more »
In the last six months of the Covid-19 pandemic, Nepal has gone through a full-blown economic crisis. With the outbreak of the coronavirus showing no signs of abating, the outlook for recovery . . . Read more »
Globally, e-commerce is one of the few businesses that have prospered during the time of the pandemic. In Nepal also, restrictions in the movement of people to contain the transmission of coronavirus . . . Read more »
The government has introduced a budget of Rs 1,793.83 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2022/23. With the coalition government eying the upcoming provincial and federal parliament elections that . . . Read more »
Rukmani Group, a leading business entity in Nepal collaborated with Panasonic Life Solution India Pvt. Ltd to launch Panasonic’s first international interior solution showroom in Nepal to . . . Read more »
The mass departure of Nepali youth presents a big challenge to the country's economic . . . Read more »
ERCP is a complex procedure, which requires proper training and is followed by exposure to a high volume of cases done by the endoscopist to minimise procedure-related complications. Few endoscopists . . . Read more »
“Creativity is all about innovativeness to actually bring something to fulfill the demand according to the time,” says Binita Basnet who has been in the creative field for around 30 years. . . . Read more »
Nepal's import of agricultural products has witnessed an 18 percent annual average growth over the past 12 years. During the same period, the average annual growth of Nepal's overall import was just . . . Read more »
Digital Gurkha is an online platform where a user can learn any content in a structured and organized way. . . . Read more »
With a bright, innocent, and heartwarming smile, Chhabi Lal Gurung is the face of Chhabi Bakes - one of Nepal's finest pastry . . . Read more »
There is a looming fear of Nepal losing further market access as the country is on the path to graduating from the category of LDC in just two and a half . . . Read more »
It has been a year since the ‘Transhipment Model’ was introduced for Nepal’s third country trade. The new system was expected to streamline the procedures and reduce the costs associated with . . . Read more »
When Nabin Kumar Ghimire retired as the chief commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse Authority in the second week of September he was bade farewell with negative remarks. He . . . Read more »
Coronavirus raging across the country not only sickened hundreds of thousands of people and claimed over 8,558 lives across the country but also brought economic activity almost to a standstill for . . . Read more »
