If we create a regional power corridor between India, Bangladesh and Nepal with the option to connect Bhutan, we can tap into this renewable energy potential and divest from some fossil fuel-based pow …
Meet Binod Chaudhary, richest person of Nepal with net worth Rs 14,700 crore; his business empire is massive
Business tycoon turned politician Binod Chaudhary is the only Nepalese billionaire in the world He owns 136 companies …
India’s stretched health care fails millions in rural areas
India’s rural health system has weakened from neglect in past decades, and as health workers gravitated towards better-paying jobs in big cities. India spent only 3.01% of its gross domestic product on health in 2019, less than China’s 5.3% and even neighboring Nepal’s 4.45%, according to the World Bank.
Bangladesh to import 10 films from SAFTA countries, expand market across border
Kolkata: Bangladesh’s I&B ministry has taken a decision to import 10 films from countries that have the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) certificate. These countries are Nepal, Bhutan, India, …
Nepal’s financial sector is ‘sound and secure’, says central bank governor
While the private sector complained that Nepal’s economy is not performing well, the central bank, on Tuesday, asserted that things were on track. “Everything is on the right track,” Nepal Rastra Bank …
Japan proposes industrial hub in Bangladesh with supply chains to India
Japan has proposed developing an industrial hub in Bangladesh with supply chains to the landlocked northeastern states of India, and to Nepal and Bhutan beyond by developing a port and transport in …
Tourists travelling between India & Nepal can now pay using Indian e-wallets
Preparations are underway for the Nepali PM’s visit. The draft agreement has been finalised by the finance ministers of Nepal and India. This arrangement will help not only help tourists and pilgrims …
Nepal’s trade status with China
Despite increase in imports from China year on year traders of Nepal seem to be unhappy with China opening borders at a time when the demand for goods is slow …
Nepal has two main border points with China. But why does trade suffer?
Following a meeting of the Nepal-China border trade mechanism in Lhasa on March 29, the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border point has finally come into full operation from April 1, after being closed for 38 …
Indian tourists in Nepal to be allowed to use Indian e-wallets
The accord will allow Indian tourists in Nepal to make digital payments using Indian e-wallets like BharatPe, PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. “Both countries have chalked out an agreement for this …