- Sunday, 9 November 2025
Laxman Kafle
Life expectancy at birth climbs to 71.3 years
Nepal’s life expectancy at birth increased by five years in a decade (2011 to 2021) from 66.6 years to 71.3 years. A booklet entitled ‘Demographic Indicators’, ma
Current FY’s growth projected to stand at 3.87 per cent
Nepal’s economy is projected to grow by 3.87 per cent in the current fiscal year 2023/24. According to the Annual National Accounts Statistics for the fiscal year 2023/24 made public by National Statistics Office (NSO) Tuesday, Nepal's economic growth will be at 3.87 per cent at consumer prices for the current fiscal year.
Investment Summit concludes
The much-hyped 3rd Nepal Investment Summit has been concluded, conveying the message that Nepal is a prominent and reliable investment destination for investors from across the globe.
Investment Summit puts Nepal in global limelight
The 3rd Nepal Investment Summit-2024 has begun in Kathmandu.
3rd Nepal Investment Summit begins today
In an effort to strengthen Nepal’s standing as highly promising investment destination, the government of Nepal is organising the 3rd Nepal Investment Summit (NIS) 2024 on April 28-29, in Kathmandu. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is scheduled to inaugurate the Summit where the Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, Chairman of CIDCA Luo Zhaohui, Minister for Commerce and Industry, government of India Piyush Goyal, Minister for State FCDO (Indo-Pacific) Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Minister of State, FCDO (Development and Africa) Andrew Mitchell, among others, will address the inaugural session. The government is collaborating closely with development partners, DFIs and the private sector to organise the Summit.
Private sector pins high hopes on Investment Summit
Preparations for the 3rd Nepal Investment Summit slated for April 28-29 in Kathmandu are almost over. On the eve of the Investment Su
Private sector seeking its role for electricity trade expansion
For a few years now, independent power producers have been raising the voice that private companies should be allowed not only in electricity generation, but also in trade. They are institutionally waiting for the permission of the government for trading by establishing a number of electricity trading companies.
Over 150 projects to be showcased in Investment Summit
The Office of Investment Board Nepal (OIBN) has prepared a list of 151 projects for showcasing to foreign investors at the 3rd Nepal Investment Summit 2024 to be held on April 28-29 in Kathmandu.
Gold price sets new record trading at Rs. 139,000 per tola
Attributing to various geopolitical and economic factors, the international gold market over the past few weeks witnessed a significant hike. Gold and silver prices have been
Garment sector on path of gradual recovery
The export of readymade garments, which plays a major role in reducing Nepal's trade deficit, is on increasing trend. It has been seen that the export of readymade garments, which occupy a share of around 6 per cent of the items exported from Nepal, has been increasing in recent months and creates a ray of hope among businessmen to boost export.
Rs. 100 bn investment approved for four energy projects
The Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has approved investments worth almost Rs. 100 billion for energy projects. The 57th meeting of the Investment Board held Thursday under the chairmanship of IBN and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has appro
4% GDP growth estimated in 2nd quarter of FY 2023/24
In its preliminary estimation, the National Statistics Office (NSO) has predicted a 4 per cent growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) at the constant price in the second quarter of the current fiscal year 2023/24.
Cardamom worth Rs. 5.1 billion exported in eight months
Despite a sharp fall in production, Nepal earned almost equal amount from the export of cardamom during the first eight months of the current fiscal year. Increment in the price of car
Real estate slump costs livelihood of many, revenue loss for govt
Dhan Bahadur Chamling, a plumber, is greatly worried now after his business went drastically down. As the demand for underground boring was high in Koteshwor and Bhaktapur areas until three years
Nepal exports goods worth Rs. 100 billion in eight months
Both imports and exports have witnessed a decline during the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2023/24. According to trade statistics made public by the Department of Customs on Tuesday, the country's exports have declined by 3.99 per cent during the first eight months of the current fiscal year compared to the same period of last fiscal year 2022/23.
