flydubai has announced the launch of daily direct flights between Dubai and Pokhara, becoming the first airline to operate the route directly from the UAEto Nepal’s second-largest city.
Nepal backs bilateral path with India to resolve border row; calls for partnership unconstrained by anxieties of past
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Nepal wants to resolve its border dispute with India through existing bilateral mechanisms as “no problem is too large and complex” when both sides meet with an open heart, …
In Nepal, Uber aims to be a key player in ride-hailing and beyond
Kathmandu, June 6 — hailing giant Uber announced on Friday its official entry into the Nepali market, becoming the fourth international ride-hailing platform operating in the country.
Record number of Indians visited Nepal in May. Here’s what’s behind the boom
The surge comes as India continues to emerge as one of the world’s fastest-growing outbound travel markets, with more than 30 million Indians travelling abroad annually.
Nepal’s ride-hailing tax proposal: The wrong taxes at the wrong time
The Government of Nepal’s proposed Finance Bill 2083/84 seeks to expand the tax base and bring greater formalisation to the digital economy. In principle, these are reasonable objectives. Yet the …
Domestic and foreign remittances in Nepal: Contributions, disruptions, and policy implications
Remittances have become one of the most notable economic lifelines for Nepal. Remittances provide foreign exchange that strengthens the balance of payments, support consumption in households across …
Nepal unveils NRs 2.12 trillion budget, focus on financial reforms
Kathmandu, May 29 (PTI) Nepal government on Friday presented a budget of Nepalese rupees 2.124 trillion for the 2026-27 fiscal prioritising financial and sectoral reforms, agriculture and bringing …
After Gen-Z protests, Nepal’s budget bets on growth and economic recovery
Nepal’s first budget since Gen-Z protests eyes exit from FATF grey list, targets 7% growth …
Nepal’s economy projected to grow 3.85 percent this fiscal year: Economic Survey
Kathmandu, May 27 — Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle on Wednesday presented the Economic Survey for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the federal Parliament, projecting Nepal’s economy to expand by 3.85 …
Ex-FM Pandey urges Nepal govt to scrap gold-ornament tax for Indian visitors
Kathmandu, May 24 (PTI) Nepal’s former finance minister Surendra Pandey on Sunday urged the Prime Minister Balendra Shah-led government to exempt Indian nationals from paying tax on gold ornaments, …