One major contributor to the rising debt burden is the depreciation of the Nepali rupee. The exchange rate climbed from Rs 134 to Rs 138 per US dollar, which added an additional Rs 73 billion to the …
NPC, ministries urged to make policies in view of Nepal’s graduation from LDC next year
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has urged the National Planning Commission (NPC) and thematic ministries to design and implement plans and programmes that …
US and MCC expect ‘constructive’ outcome on Nepal compact review
Amid confusion over whether the Millennium Challenge Nepal Compact will continue, the US Embassy in Kathmandu said it is expecting a “constructive” outcome from the ongoing review.
US and MCC expect ‘constructive’ outcome on Nepal compact review
Amid confusion over whether the Millennium Challenge Nepal Compact will continue, the US Embassy in Kathmandu said it is expecting a “constructive” outcome from the ongoing review.
MCC Nepal Compact exempted from US aid pause, implementation to continue
KATHMANDU, June 18: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact will continue without interruption, following a specific exemption approved by the US Secretary of State in February 2025.
ADB unveils $2.3 billion plan to boost green, job-rich growth in Nepal
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday announced its new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Nepal covering 2025-2029, setting the framework for $2.3 billion in concessional support focused on …
Life cut short: Pollution kills 26,000 a year in Nepal
Air pollution is now Nepal’s biggest health threat, causing 26,000 deaths and slashing life expectancy by 3.4 years. #NepalAir #ToxicAir …
Life cut short: Pollution kills 26,000 a year in Nepal
Air pollution is now Nepal’s biggest health threat, causing 26,000 deaths and slashing life expectancy by 3.4 years. #NepalAir #ToxicAir …
Air pollution is top health risk in Nepal: World Bank
Air pollution is the leading cause of death and disability in Nepal, with the Kathmandu Valley and Terai identified as the country’s pollution hotspots, according to a new World Bank report released …
The Soaltee Kathmandu, Autograph Collection hotel opens in Nepal
Marriott International’s Autograph Collection Hotels has marked its debut in South Asia with the opening of The Soaltee Kathmandu in Nepal. This addition brings Marriott Bonvoy’s total number of …