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Nepal’s Economic Landscape: Volatility, Reforms, and Progress
Nepal’s economic landscape has been marked by volatility and strategic planning, as the nation navigates global instabilities, domestic reforms, and sectoral advancements. The fluctuations in gold prices, mirrored by the NEPSE index’s volatility, underscore the market’s sensitivity to geopolitical tensions, monetary policy shifts, and economic uncertainties. Amidst this dynamic environment, Nepal unveiled its new fiscal […]
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Nepal’s Mounting Trade Deficit Raises Economic Concerns
Nepal’s trade deficit has reached an alarming level, with figures from the Department of Customs revealing a staggering Rs 1177 billion deficit as of the end of the month of Baisakh (mid-May) in the current financial year. This widening trade gap, fueled by a surge in imports and lackluster export performance, has raised concerns about […]
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Nepal’s Mounting Trade Deficit Raises Economic Concerns
Nepal’s trade deficit has reached an alarming level, with figures from the Department of Customs revealing a staggering Rs 1177 billion deficit as of the end of the month of Baisakh (mid-May) in the current financial year. This widening trade gap, fueled by a surge in imports and lackluster export performance, has raised concerns about […]
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EU Pledges Support for Boosting Investment in Nepal
The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nepal in attracting foreign investment, with a particular focus on bringing European companies to the Nepali market. During a reception held on Thursday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the EU, Ambassador Veronique Lorenzo highlighted the upcoming ‘EU-Nepal Trade Forum’ […]
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Hyundai Assembly Plant Inaugurated in Nepal
Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering an investment-friendly environment, driving economic transformation, and bolstering the country’s industrial sector. During the inauguration of the Hyundai Motor Assembling Plant of Laxmi Motor Corporation in Nawalparasi, PM Prachanda emphasized the pivotal role of the private sector in propelling Nepal’s journey […]
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Private Sector Calls for Increased Capital Expenditure to Boost Economic Growth
As Nepal gears up for the presentation of the annual budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on May 28, the country’s private sector has been counting on the government to target a larger capital expenditure outlay to support higher economic growth amid the ongoing economic slowdown. In a pre-budget discussion organized by the Society of […]
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Nepal’s Economic Roadmap: Bridging Policy and Progress
Nepal’s Economic Roadmap: Bridging Policy and Progress In a thought-provoking interaction organized by the Institute for Strategic and Socio-Economic Research (ISSR) and Khabarhub at the Pavilion Hall in Kathmandu, experts and key figures delved into the intricate relationship between monetary and fiscal policies, underscoring their pivotal roles in addressing contemporary economic and social challenges. The […]
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First MCC construction contract awarded – Butwal Substation Deal Signed
In a significant stride towards bolstering Nepal’s energy infrastructure and facilitating cross-border energy trade, the Millennium Challenge Account-Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has inked a contract agreement for the construction of the New Butwal Substation. This pivotal project is being funded through a grant from the US Mission Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), marking the first construction contract under […]
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Tax Reforms and Economic Growth: Finance Minister’s Assurance
Nepal’s Finance Minister Emphasizes Need-Based Tax Reforms Kathmandu, May 5: In a significant move to promote economic growth and address industry concerns, Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun has assured that the tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year will be revised based on need and relevance. Speaking during a meeting with youth industrialists and IT […]
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Tax Reforms and Economic Growth: Finance Minister’s Assurance
Nepal’s Finance Minister Emphasizes Need-Based Tax Reforms Kathmandu, May 5: In a significant move to promote economic growth and address industry concerns, Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun has assured that the tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year will be revised based on need and relevance. Speaking during a meeting with youth industrialists and IT […]
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