Nepal’s export potential—held back by poor logistics and infrastructure
Nepal's exports have struggled to gain momentum over the past two decades, or more, if one considers its trade data. A World Bank reports says …
NRB maintains expansionary monetary policy to address the present slump
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) had taken an expansionary monetary policy for this fiscal year, which was released on 26th July last year. After seven …
What does a strengthening dollar mean for Nepal?
Until June last year, the U.S. dollar was some 134 Nepali rupees. This February, the dollar exchange rate surged to another record high, strengthening by …
107 billion rupees spent on agricultural subsidy in five fiscal years
Agriculture receives a substantial amount of subsidies. Despite this, complaints about small farmers not getting the promised subsidies and misuse of subsidies are growing. A …
Nepals cricket has found a booster after a blockbuster inaugural edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) held from November 30 to December 21, 2024. …
“No, remittance is not part of GDP”
A couple of weeks ago, at an event which discussed the Nepali US diasporas contributions to the Nepal economy, Akhilesh Upadhyaya, a notable geopolitical analyst …
Investment in hospitality industry over five trillion rupees, generates 326 billion in output
A recent survey by the National Statistics Office (NSO) has highlighted an investment of NRs 543.25 billion in gross fixed assets into Nepals hotels and …
Government must move with incremental growth targets, presses think tank IIDS
The Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) on December 27 held a policy conclave themed Nepal Vision 2100 in Kathmandu. Second of its edition, the …
Nepal’s high inflation, high borrowing cost and pay gap trap
For decades, Nepals economy has lagged as one of the least developed in the world, leading to persistently low living standards for much of its …
Your Excellency! We want your aid once again
Ah, the bird must leave the nest eventually. But the bird [read Nepal government] barely leaves the nest. Instead of spreading its wings, it rather …
Almost 70% of the Nepali diaspora in the US migrated post-2010: a report
The Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) on Tuesday launched a report, curating triumphs and setbacks of Nepali diaspora in the United States of America. …
Neglected flames: Nepal’s wildfire crisis
Shortly before noon on April 30, residents Ramesh Pahari and Shankar Pahari with a dozen people entered the Kumariban Community Forest to protect the Tapeshwardham …
