Nepal, May 29 -- The government has approved approximately Rs 44.66 billion in foreign investment this year. Foreign investors receive approval through the Office of the Investment Board and the Department of Industry.

According to the Economic Survey, Rs 44.66 billion in foreign investment was approved during the first eight months of the current Fiscal Year (FY). Compared to the same period last FY, foreign investment increased by around Rs 14 billion. During the same period last year, Rs 29.13 billion was approved.

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