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Prime Minister Balendra Shah Urges Nepal Rastra Bank To Introduce A Flexible Monetary Policy

During an hour long meeting, the Prime Minister called for easier lending rules, supportive interest rates, stronger investor confidence, and special financial access for women and entrepreneurs from disadvantaged regions.

Jul 17

Nepal's Economy In Mid-2026: What The Latest NRB Macroeconomic Update Really Means

Nepal Rastra Bank's latest macroeconomic report paints a picture of an economy that is financially stable but still faces long-term structural challenges. Foreign exchange reserves have reached record levels, remittances continue to grow strongly and inflation remains relatively moderate. At the same time, imports continue to outpace exports, private sector lending remains weak and government capital spending has slowed. This feature explains the latest economic indicators—including inflation, foreign exchange reserves, trade, remittances, banking, interest rates, and government finances in simple language, helping readers understand what the numbers really mean for Nepal's economy and for everyday life.

Jul 15

Gandaki Province Legalizes Marijuana Cultivation for Medicinal and Industrial Use

Gandaki Province Legalizes Marijuana Cultivation For Medicinal And Industrial Use As Provincial Assembly Unanimously Passes New Law To Boost Investment, Create Jobs And Support Industrial Growth

Jul 10

Norwegian Ambassador Meets Energy Minister To Discuss Nepal’s Next Phase Of Energy Development

Norwegian Ambassador Dagny Mjøs Meets Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha To Discuss Nepal’s Next Phase Of Energy Development With Focus On Electricity Use, Transmission, Distribution, Efficiency And Sustainable Economic Growth

Jul 9

Nepal PM Balen Shah Meets ADB President After Rs 22 Billion Loan Deal to Modernize Customs and Boost Trade

Prime Minister Balen Shah met Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda following Nepal's Rs 22 billion concessional loan agreement with ADB. The funding will modernize customs, reduce trade costs, improve cross-border trade efficiency, and support job creation.

Jul 7

Germany Commits 37.6 Million Euros For Nepal's Development Priorities

Germany has committed 37.6 million euros in development assistance to Nepal for the 2026–2027 period, focusing on key sectors including energy, health, and sustainable economic growth. The commitment was made during bilateral development cooperation talks held in Kathmandu, where both countries agreed to deepen their long-standing partnership.

Jun 18

The Government of Nepal has announced plans to establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund

The Government of Nepal has announced plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund under the budget 2083/84.

May 29

Experts Suggest Making Income Up To NRs 12 Lakh Tax-Free In Nepal

Experts and stakeholders have suggested raising Nepal’s income tax exemption limit to NRs 12 lakh, saying it could reduce pressure on low and middle-income earners amid rising living costs.

May 21

MP Sumnima Udas Warns FATF Grey List Status May Hurt Remittance, Investment, and Tourism In Nepal

MP Sumnima Udas Says Global Trust In Economy Depends On Financial Credibility Warns FATF Grey List Status May Hurt Remittance, Investment, and Tourism In Nepal And Calls For Strong Action Against Informal Economy And Regulatory Weakness

May 21

ChatGPT: How AI is Transforming Communication and Digital Work

A quick look at how ChatGPT is changing the way people communicate, work, and create content in the digital age.

Apr 24

Government Announces Major Economic Reforms to Boost Growth

New policies aim to accelerate economic growth and create millions of jobs across key sectors including manufacturing and technology.

Apr 22