Wholesale prices surged 8.47 percent in mid-June, driven by a spike in fuel and energy costs, raising concerns that higher production costs will soon feed into consumer prices…
Education spending abroad has become the biggest drain on Nepal’s service trade balance, outweighing gains from tourism and other exports.
Nepali entrepreneurs cite lack of finance, poor market access and ineffective government support, while experts say most micro enterprises remain informal and struggle to grow.
Export earnings have fallen by roughly $69.49 million in 11 months, due to safeguard duties and BIS certification hurdles. Manufacturers urge Kathmandu to begin high-level trade…
Consumers say official inflation figures fail to reflect the sharp rise in daily expenses.
Nearly 1,500 startups have received subsidised government loans over the past three fiscal years, but entrepreneurs say weak policies, poor targeting and lack of long-term support…
Indian buyers halt purchases as India Tea Board resumes mandatory sampling and laboratory approval of Nepali tea; exporters fear renewed losses despite recent easing of…
New study warns extreme heat is worsening health risks, wage losses and food insecurity for migrant and informal workers in Nepal’s capital.
From operating the power system and supplementing supply sources to promoting electricity conservation and developing battery energy storage systems (BESS), a wide range of…
Despite EVs dominating new passenger car imports, roads remain poor, charging stations are limited, and service centres are scarce, government report says.