- Saturday, 31 January 2026
5-year financial sector reform strategy comes into force
A 5-year financial sector development strategy prepared for a robust and inclusive financial system has come into force. The strategy has aimed at contributing to economic prosperity.
Investing in U.S. assets and economic uncertainty
In 2025, the U.S. dollar index fell from around 108 at the beginning of the year to roughly 98 by year-end, a cumulative decline of 9.4% and its worst annual performance in eight years. Central banks, for the first time in decades, hold more reserves in gold than in U.S. Treasuries, signaling greater questioning around dollar hegemony and rising demand for geopolitical hedges.
Third meeting of China-Nepal Coordination Mechanism on Border Trade and Cooperation held
Both sides agreed to move forward with discussions on key frameworks, such as the 1981 Trade and Payment Agreement, simplifying border passes, speeding up the construction of the Tokha Chhahare Tunnel, setting quotas for fertilizer imports, extending China's zero-tariff policy after Nepal's graduation for the LDC status, and improving vehicle rerouting during disasters
HONOR X9d Pre-Booking Offer Turns Smartphone Buyers Into Deepal Car Winners
HONOR announced the launch of the all-new HONOR X9d in Nepal.
Second edition of Global Labour Market Academy inaugurated
The academy brought together participants from 31 countries, including 19 countries joining for the first time and 12 countries returning from the 2025 edition, according to a press release issued by the GLMA.
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CNI calls for prioritizing economic issues in parties' election manifestoes
The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has urged political parties to prioritise economic issues in their manifestoes for the upcoming elections.
Foreign investment commitments of over Rs 39 billion in six months
The country has received foreign investment commitments worth Rs 39 billion 236 million 164 thousand from development partners in the first six months of the current fiscal year.
Mid-term Review of Budget: Revenue stands at 38 percent, spending at 35 percent
Both the revenue and expenditure of the government has appeared weak in the mid-term review of the current fiscal year budget.
Annual Report of Financial Information Unit unveiled
The Financial Information Unit (FIU) of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled its annual report of the last fiscal year 2024/25.
How we failed to run our startup: Grocery Gunj
To build customers, we chose door-to-door marketing. A small team went from house to house, explained our service, and collected phone numbers. On paper, the plan was very ambitious—thousands of houses in one month. In reality, it was tiring and confusing.
GLMC to bring 200 experts from 120 countries
The conference will bring together speakers and experts from more than 120 countries, convening more than 200 international experts, including over 40 ministers, heads of international organizations, leading economists, CEOs, and policymakers, reinforcing the conference’s position as a leading global platform for shaping labor market solutions, according to a press release issued by the GMLC.
Long-term economic development possible under private sector's leadership: Minister Sinha
Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Anil Kumar Sinha has said that long-term economic growth under the leadership of private sector is the basis of foundation for prosperity of Nepal.
Setting the record straight, a retrospective look at China's economy in 2025
With a 5.2-percent GDP growth in the first three quarters, China appears well on course to achieve its annual growth target of around 5 percent. Its GDP is also expected to hit 140 trillion yuan (about 19.87 trillion U.S. dollars) this year, further affirming its status as the world's second-largest economy.
