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Tatopani trade slows sharply as China sends few containers

Kathmandu, Oct. 20 -- Despite the Tatopani road being reopened after maintenance, China continues to send only a few containers to Nepal, leaving traders puzzled and frustrated over the slow flow of g... Read More


Inflation sinks to 21-year low on weak demand, stagnation

Kathmandu, Oct. 18 -- Nepal's inflation fell to a 21-year low in September, marking one of the weakest readings on record, as subdued domestic demand reflected a faltering economy weighed down by corr... Read More


Pesticide-packed vegetables flood Kathmandu markets again

Kathmandu, Oct. 13 -- laced vegetables have once again flooded markets in the Kathmandu Valley, despite repeated warnings from government laboratories about chemical contamination. On Monday, laborat... Read More


Tihar traders brace for dull sales as fear lingers after Gen Z protest

Kathmandu, Oct. 13 -- The festival of flowers and lights, Tihar, is a week away, but traders said that, like Dashain, they are not expecting festive bonanza sales due to uncertainty and fear following... Read More


Should Nepal reconsider graduation from LDC after recent upheaval?

Kathmandu, Oct. 11 -- Amid the country's economic vulnerabilities and the uncertainty following last month's Gen Z protests, experts have called for a reassessment of Nepal's planned graduation from t... Read More


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