- Wednesday, 21 January 2026
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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.
Goodweave Foundation elects new team
The new working committee includes Balram Gurung as vice-chairman, Kiran Thapa as general secretary, and Kalpana Timilsina as treasurer. Similarly, the members include Atmaram Chapagain, Shirjana G.C., Chitra Bahadur Basnet, Anju Shrestha and Amir Bhattarai.
Gold price continues climb
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, today the price of one tola of gold has been set at Rs 258,800, while the price of the same amount of silver has been set at Rs 3,825.
Birgunj customs office collects Rs 75.59 billion in four months
Birgunj, Dec 3: The Birgunj Customs Office has collected Rs 22.9 billion from the imports of five different kinds of petroleum products in the first four months of the current fiscal year and Rs 10.1 billion from the imports of vehicles and auto spares during the same period. The Office also collected Rs 4.58 billion from the imports of iron and iron-made products, Rs 4.25 billion from garments and Rs 3.17 billion from the imports of machinery and their parts. Likewise, Rs 3.07 billion revenue was collected from the imports of electric machinery, equipment and their parts during the review period. The Office stated that goods worth Rs 284.89 billion were imported in the first four months of the current fiscal year and the Office collected Rs 75.59 billion in revenue during the review period of the current fiscal year.(RSS)
Putin waives visas for Chinese tourists
"Citizens of the People’s Republic of China making tourist and business visits are hereby granted the right to enter Russia and stay in Russia for up to 30 days to take part in scientific, cultural, public, political, economic, and sporting events, as well as to transit through Russia and exit Russia, without visas, but using ordinary Chinese passports, until September 14, 2026, based on the principle of reciprocity,"
Finance Minister sees need for simplification in tax system, policy coordination
Finance Minister Rameshwor Prasad Khanal has said that structural reform of the tax system, growth in capital expenditure and coordination among economic policies were needed for the nation's economic development.
