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Gold fever grips Nepal as economy stalls and fears mount

Kathmandu, Oct. 9 -- to-back disasters have brought Nepal's economy to a near standstill, causing a sharp decline in people's purchasing power. Yet, even amid this economic gloom, the value of one pre... Read More


Nepal pilots customs valuation system to boost trade transparency

Kathmandu, Oct. 8 -- Nepal has started piloting an valuation database in its customs system, a reform expected to benefit traders through faster and more predictable clearance, reduced trade costs, fa... Read More


India price cuts under GST 2.0 worry Nepali businesses

Kathmandu, Sept. 26 -- India's latest revision to its goods and services tax (GST), widely described as GST 2.0, came into effect on Monday and is already being viewed as a double-edged sword for Nepa... Read More


Korala border emerges as alternative trade lifeline with China

Kathmandu, Sept. 24 -- Nepal has started international trade through China's third border crossing after two major trade routes remained closed for two months at the prime business time ahead of festi... Read More


Passengers complain of overcharging, rude riders, delays on ride-hailing apps

Kathmandu, Sept. 23 -- On August 25, a day before Teej celebrated as 'Dar Khane Din' or feasting day, Shristi Thapa Magar (named changed) left her scooter for servicing in Teku. Magar, who works at a ... Read More


Nepal's festive economy reels under protests and trade disruptions

Kathmandu, Sept. 21 -- Nepali traders fear this Dashain season could bring one of the worst business slumps in decades, as natural disasters and political unrest have combined to disrupt imports and w... Read More