National Assembly passes ‘Cooperatives (First Amendment) Bill, 2083’
KATHMANDU:- The National Assembly meeting unanimously passed the ‘Cooperatives (First Amendment) Bill, 2083’ today. Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives,…
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.
Setikhola Hydropower Project starts production
KASKI:- The Setikhola Hydropower Project has started power production. Located at Pokhara Metropolitan City-33 in Kaski, the project has a capacity…
NRB issues bonds worth Rs 20 billion
KATHMANDU:- Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Monetary Management Department has called for bids for bonds worth Rs 20 billion. A public…
PM Shah commits to cooperate with private sector for development of country’s economy
KATHMANDU:- Prime Minister Balendra Shah has held meeting with representatives of private sector on the issues of industry, investment environment…
Cambodia lauds Nepal’s eye care expertise
BANGKOK:- Cambodia has commended Nepal’s expertise in eye care after a two-day free eye camp in Kampong Cham Province benefited…
Five New Industries Approved at Dharan Industrial Estate, Rs 350 Million Investment Expected
SUNSARI:- Five new manufacturing industries have received approval to establish operations at the Dharan Industrial Estate, bringing an estimated domestic…
ADB’s support to Nepal expected to reach 2.4 billion US Dollars by 2029
KATHMANDU:- The Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s support to Nepal is expected to touch 2.4 billion US Dollars by 2029. ADB…
Majority of 100-point agenda of governance reforms achieved: Finance Minister
KATHMANDU:- Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said that a significant share or 87.2 percent of the 100-point agenda of…
NAIMA to host country’s largest mobility expo in August featuring over 55 brands
KATHMANDU:- The Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association has announced the second edition of the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026, scheduled…
Sugarcane farmers paid nearly Rs 2 billion for their crops
MAHOTTARI:- The sugarcane farmers in the district have been paid nearly Rs 2 billion, which was pending for long. They…
Fly Dubai representatives, Pokhara-based tourism community discuss ways for sustainability of Pokhara-Dubai service
POKHARA:- Representatives of Fly Dubai and Pokhara-based tourism entrepreneurs met on Sunday to explore measures for the sustainability of the Pokhara-Dubai…
Stakeholders call for timely and growth-oriented monetary policy
KATHMANDU:- Stakeholders have urged the Central Bank of the country to formulate a timely and balanced monetary policy for the…
Govt to release sugarcane subsidies this year
MAHOTTARI:- The government has begun preparations to release sugarcane subsidies to farmers within the current fiscal year, breaking the practice of…
Retired civil service employees will receive their payments by July 9
KATHMANDU:- The Financial Comptroller General’s Office (FCGO) has directed all District Treasury Controller Offices (DTCO) to process and distribute the entitlements…
100 Days of Government: Dream of 10 trillion economy moves ahead in ‘mission mode’
KATHMANDU:- The various measures adopted by the government for the revival and advancement of the economy are starting to show…