‘Nepal should focus on sector-specific investment promotion’
Yezdi Nagporewalla, chief executive officer of KPMG in India, a global network of professional firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, on Nepal’s investment climate and the upcoming investment summit.
India launched Quick Response code two weeks ago. Nepal still discussing details
Starting March 1, Indians have been allowed to make payments for purchases through their mobile phone, but Nepal is still working on the daily transaction limit. The digital payment arrangement with China is also unidirectional.
Experts stress strong foreign policy tools to promote Nepal’s trade
Nepal needs to advance foreign trade policy tools to leverage its trade as the country is set to graduate from a least developed country (LDC) in 2026, experts say.
Women farmers convince husbands to quit foreign jobs
Several women entrepreneurs in Gulmi have encouraged their husbands to take up professions they once deemed unworthy.
‘Worry’ as Nepal’s forex reserves soar to record Rs1.84 trillion
Huge reserves mean lack of investment and may lead to further decline in economic growth, say experts.
Babai irrigation project faces delays again
The project experiences a funds crunch after outstanding dues to the contractor assigned to build the canal were settled with this fiscal year’s budget.
Green startups are struggling to scale up
They are paving the way to tackle environmental challenges, but the road ahead is far from easy.
Report shows Nepal ahead in closing gender gap. Ground reality is different
Men benefit from state subsidies, particularly those meant to help women become independent entrepreneurs.
Tracking chip now mandatory for Everest aspirants
As fatalities on Everest continue to grow, the government has made tracking devices compulsory for climbers and guides for prompt search and rescue.
Gold shines to hit record high of Rs123,000 per tola
In the international market, the gold price is forecast to reach $2,175 per ounce by the end of this year.