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Minister Dahal stresses on regional collaboration for landlocked countries' access to sea
Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Devendra Dahal, emphasized the need for regional cooperation for the development of landlocked countries like Nepal.
US Economy: Tariff’s backfire yet to unfold
America’s traditional advantage in innovation is also narrowing. China, India, and parts of Europe are closing the gap, investing heavily in frontier technologies. If U.S. policymakers further restrict international academic and investment flows—as some voices in Washington advocate—they may stifle the very engines that sustained American growth in recent years
Minister Khadka addresses SCO Energy Ministers' Meeting
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka has addressed the fifth energy ministers' level meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.
9th China-South Asia Expo concludes
The 9th China-South Asia Expo came to an end on Tuesday. A total of 153 agreements have been signed as of 12: 00 on June 24, with the total value of foreign trade contracts reaching 8.479 billion yuan (about 1.18 billion U.S. dollars).
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Participatory system needed in budget-making, Minister Pandey says
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey has said that participatory approach should be embraced in making plans during budget formulation.
Tea exports increase by 40 percent via Mechi customs office
According to the Mechi Customs Office, tea worth 3 billion 866 million rupees has been exported until the month of Ashad (Mid-June). During the 11 months of the current fiscal year, 14,463.33 metric tonnes of tea has been exported, as informed by Ishwar Kumar Humagain, the information officer at the Mechi Customs Office.
President Dhakal Stresses Stronger Collaboration with HCCN to Make Economic Diplomacy Effective
President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal called for stronger collaboration between the Government of Nepal and the Honorary Consular Corps–Nepal (HCCN) to make economic diplomacy more strategic, coordinated and impactful.
China-South Asia Expo opens with focus on trade, emerging industries
In 2024, trade between China and South Asian countries neared 200 billion U.S. dollars, doubling over the past decade with an average annual growth rate of 6.3 percent, according to MOC data.
China-South Asia Expo provides new opportunities to bolster trade and cooperation
Senior officials from multiple countries attending the opening ceremony of the 9th China-South Asia Expo on Thursday highly praised the event for providing new opportunities to boost trade and regional cooperation. The expo in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming has drawn representatives from over 70 countries, regions and international organizations, as well as over 2,500 enterprises.
13th Nepal-China's Xizang Economic and Trade Facilitation Committee Meeting concludes
The 13th Meeting of the Nepal-China's Xizang Economic and Trade Facilitation Committee (NXTFC) was held in Lhasa on June 17-18, 2025, ushering in a new era in the long-standing trade relationship between the Xizang Autonomous Region (XAR) of China and Nepal.
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Interaction on Nepal-China trade facilitation and border management held
The Consulate General of Nepal in Lhasa organized interactions in Lomanthang and Jomsom focusing on Nepal-China trade facilitation and border management.
Gold and silver entrepreneurs draw PM Oli's attention over luxury tax
Leaders of different organisations related to gold and silver enterprises have drawn attention of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli regarding the provision of two per cent luxury tax on gold and silver made in the budget of the coming fiscal year.
Does a muted U.S. CPI show that tariffs have limited impact?
As the world’s main reserve currency, the depreciation of the US dollar may lead to major structural changes in global trade and capital markets. If the depreciation accelerates, it may lead to broader instability. Lower interest rates may boost short-term GDP and slightly stimulate inflation, but if the US dollar depreciates too quickly, it may cause turmoil in global financial markets.
