By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, June 23 (Reuters) – Nepal’s former finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel was arrested late on Monday on charges of money laundering, police said, as the country’s Gen …
Nepal ex-finance minister Bishnu Paudel arrested in money laundering case
Former Nepal finance minister Bishnu Paudel was arrested on money laundering charges as Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government intensifies its crackdown on alleged corruption by previous …
Nepal ex-finance minister Bishnu Paudel arrested in money laundering case
Former Nepal finance minister Bishnu Paudel was arrested on money laundering charges as Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government intensifies its crackdown on alleged corruption by previous …
Nepal embassy marks start of new season of power exports to Bangladesh
The Nepal Embassy has marked the commencement of the new season of power exports from Nepal to Bangladesh.
Nepal remains on FATF grey list as global watchdog reviews progress
Kathmandu: Nepal has remained on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly known as the “grey list”, although the Nepali government …
Nepal still on ‘grey list’ as FATF shares its review report
Kathmandu, June 20 — Despite constant push from the Asia/Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering to make policy and structural changes, Nepal continues to fall short on delivery and will thus remain …
Heifer launches ‘Farm to Finance’ initiative to link women-led cooperatives with banks
Kathmandu, June 19 — Heifer International Nepal, which has long been engaged in Nepal’s dairy, livestock production and market development sectors, has launched the “Farm to Finance” initiative aimed …
Trade, tourism, and connectivity diplomacy: Converting Nepal into a consistent international hub
Nepal has spent decades defining itself as a country that others should want to engage with on account of its mountains, its geography, and its spiritual heritage.
A cashless shift in Nepal brings new ease and new risks
Kathmandu, June 17 — Kathmandu entrepreneur Paru Ghimire runs her clothing business almost entirely through digital payments.
Nepal’s foreign minister visits China after first calling on regional rival India
By Joe Cash BEIJING, June 16 (Reuters) – Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday, his first trip to the neighbouring superpower since his party swept to …