FNCCI to Host National Dialogue on Economic Cooperation
KATHMANDU:- The Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) is hosting a national dialogue today under the theme ‘Cooperation…
Business & Economy
Business and the economy are deeply interconnected; business economics serves as a bridge where economic theory meets corporate strategy. Businesses are the primary engines of GDP growth, job creation, and innovation, while macroeconomics shapes the broader conditions—such as inflation, supply chain costs, and consumer demand—that influence their expansion. In this column, we provide continuous updates on the latest news regarding the political economy and business sectors, both domestically and globally.
E-payments mandatory for fiscal good governance: Finance Minister
KATHMANDU:- Finance Minister Rameshwor Prasad Khanal has said that the government has made it mandatory for all payments to be made…
Rasuwagadhi border reopens, Nepali truck drivers cross over to China
KATHMANDU:- The Nepal–China Rasuwagadhi border point reopened from Sunday after remaining closed for nearly six months due to flood damage.…
Additional 1 percent tax to be paid on cross-border remittances from January 1
By Kishor Panthi, NEW YORK:- After January 1, you will have to pay an additional 1 percent tax when sending money…
Movement resumes at Rasuwagadhi Border Crossing after six months
RASUWA:- Movement has resumed at the Rasuwagadhi border crossing linking Nepal and China, which had been closed for six months.…
EU calls young entrepreneurs to furnish new ideas for sustainable packaging
KATHMANDU:- The European Union has called for proposals for innovation ideas of grant worth Rs 700,000 targeting the young entrepreneurs…
Private airlines companies suspend services along Pokhara-Jomsom route
MUSTANG:- Private airline companies have suspended flights on the Pokhara–Jomsom route for a couple of months due to a sharp…
Nepal launches social security for informal workers, self-employed
KATHMANDU:– In a significant step towards bringing millions of workers currently outside formal safety nets under social protection throughout their…
Gold and silver prices hit new record high
KATHMANDU:- Prices of gold and silver have continued to climb over the past several days, repeatedly setting new records. According…
Task Force urges NRB to revive concessional loan schemes
KATHMANDU:- The Banking Sector Reform Recommendation Task Force (BSRFRF) has urged the banking sector to immediately resume concessional loan programmes…
Goods worth Rs 359 billion imported from Birgunj Customs Office in five months
PARSA:- Goods worth Rs 359 billion were imported from the Birgunj Customs Office in five months of the current fiscal…
Gold price sets new record, trading at Rs 267,200 per tola
KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has reached all-time high in the domestic market today. It has risen by Rs 5,500…
Darshana Shrestha Elected President of FWEAN
LALITPUR:- The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Association Nepal (FWEAN) has elected Darshana Shrestha as its new president, forming a 25-member…
ICAN, WB, ADB join for Nepal audit assessment
KATHMANDU:- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) has been recognised as a key national counterpart in the Report…
MCA-Nepal signs two contracts for roadway construction
KATHMANDU:- The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal Development Board (MCA-Nepal) has signed two contracts totaling around USD 23.7 million for the…