Nepal's 2026 LDC exit could backfire, experts warn

Kathmandu, Nov. 11 -- Calls are growing louder for Nepal to seek a deferment of its planned graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, as the country grapples with deep political inst... Read More

Calls grow to delay Nepal's LDC exit

Kathmandu, Nov. 10 -- Calls are growing louder for Nepal to seek a deferment of its planned graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, as the country grapples with deep political inst... Read More

India expands electronic cargo tracking system for Nepal-bound shipments

Kathmandu, Nov. 8 -- The Indian government has expanded the electronic cargo tracking system for Nepal-bound shipments, allowing transit cargo movement through additional Indian ports and a new rail-r... Read More

Global apparel brands stall Nepal plans amid instability

Kathmandu, Nov. 4 -- Citing political instability following the violent Gen Z protests in early September, international clothing brands operating in India, including Indian labels exporting to the US... Read More

FDI commitment doubles, but Gen Z protest fallout could hit investor confidence

Kathmandu, Nov. 1 -- Nepal's foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments surged by 113.42 percent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, but officials warn that the violent Gen Z protests in... Read More

High-value exports shrink despite overall export boom

Kathmandu, Oct. 31 -- The export share of Nepal's high-value products listed under the Nepal Trade Integration Strategy (NTIS) 2023 declined by 2 percent in the first quarter of the current fiscal yea... Read More

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

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