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Free China Visa for Nepalis from May 1
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Free China Visa for Nepalis from May 1

China has announced a major move to strengthen its ties with Nepal by granting free visas to Nepali citizens from May 1, 2024. The Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu has decided to waive visa fees for Nepali nationals, promoting closer people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, revealed that this decision […]

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Citizens Bank Launches Fonepay Credit Card, Revolutionizing Digital Payments
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Citizens Bank Launches Fonepay Credit Card, Revolutionizing Digital Payments

Citizens Bank unveiled the much-anticipated Fonepay Credit Card on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in Nepal’s digital payment landscape. The introduction of this pioneering card by Nepal’s largest payment network, Fonepay, sets a new standard in customer convenience and payment innovation. The Fonepay Credit Card, announced in a statement by Fonepay, is now officially available […]

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Ncell's tax dispute: A setback for the telecom giant
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Ncell’s tax dispute: A setback for the telecom giant

The Nepal Government has won a landmark tax dispute against Ncell, the country’s largest telecom company. The dispute centered on whether Ncell should have paid taxes when it was acquired by the Axiata Group in 2016. Ncell had argued that it was not liable to pay taxes because the acquisition was structured as a transfer […]

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Nepal Government to tighten the credit for import of fuel based vehicles
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Nepal Government to tighten the credit for import of fuel based vehicles

The government of Nepal has announced plans to reduce the import of fuel vehicles and encourage the use of electric vehicles. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce the country’s trade deficit and improve its environmental sustainability. Under the new plan, the government will implement a number of measures to discourage the […]

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KMC to commence Cable Management Work, NTA Highlights Challenges
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KMC to commence Cable Management Work, NTA Highlights Challenges

Kathmandu Metropolitan City is set to initiate cable management work within its jurisdiction starting from Baisakh 25, Monday. However, the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA), the telecom regulator, has expressed concerns regarding the simultaneous management of telephone and internet cables. Previously, the city government had issued a 15-day ultimatum to service providers, urging them to remove […]

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