Bangladesh and Nepal on Wednesday agreed on the need to revitalise the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) …
Rebranding Nepal: Soft power as the foundation of strategic statecraft
In international politics, power is no longer measured solely by military capability, economic size, or geopolitical leverage. Increasingly, nations compete through their ability to attract, inspire, …
Nepal Allows Post-Nov 2016 Indian Currency Notes Up To ₹25,000
Nepal has eased its regulations regarding the cross-border movement of Indian cash. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) said that Nepali and Indian nationals may now carry ₹200 and ₹500 denominations printed …
So you’d like to do business in Nepal?
It is whimsical to expect a small tree to provide boundless fruit without fertilising it and enabling its roots to grow. But that seems to be what Nepal’s policy-makers think. Government revenue is …
Nepalese President welcomes Al Zeyoudi, highlighting growing trade, investment opportunities
KATHMANDU, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Ram Chandra Paudel received Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, in the presence of …
FATF eyeing up Nepal’s financial performance: Is blacklist on the cards?
Recently, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting held in Paris decided to continue Nepal’s grey list due to Nepal’s inability to cleanse its financial standing.
Q&A: Nepal’s economy is on firmer footing, IMF committed to continued engagement
Nepal, July 21 — In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Nepal sought an Extended Credit Facility (ECF) from the International Monetary Fund as the country’s current account and balance of payments …
Foreign study costs outpace growth in Nepal’s service exports
Kathmandu, July 20 — Every year, thousands of Nepali students leave the country for higher education, taking billions of rupees in foreign exchange out of Nepal. Their educational expenses have …
Nepal SBI Bank wins four Asian Banking & Finance awards
Nepal SBI Bank Ltd. (NSBL) has won four awards at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Awards 2026 in Singapore, recognizing its performance in both wholesale and retail banking. The bank was named Nepal …
The case for Nepal’s sovereign wealth funds to attract FDI
Nepal, July 9 — As Nepal targets an ambitious growth plan to become a $100 billion economy in the next five years, strategic foreign direct investment is a cornerstone of achieving this vision. Tax …