KATHMANDU, June 14: The World Bank Group on Friday unveiled the “Country Partnership Framework for Nepal (2025-2031)” during a formal event in Kathmandu. The framework lays out the World Bank Group’s …
IMF, Nepal reach agreement on sixth ECF review, unlocking $42.7 million
Nepal and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on the policies and reforms necessary to complete the sixth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), paving …
World Bank unveils $2.7 billion partnership framework to boost jobs and connectivity in Nepal
The World Bank Group on Friday launched a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nepal for the fiscal years 2025-2031, outlining its strategic engagement to support the country’s development …
Industrial property bill has stringent measures to curb brand piracy
The draft of the long-awaited Industrial Property Rights Bill proposes sweeping reforms aimed at curbing the rampant copying of patents, trademarks, and other industrial property rights in Nepal. The …
Nepal endorses Integrated National Financing Framework Strategy 2025-2030
KATHMANDU, June 11: Nepal’s Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) Financing Strategy 2025–2030 has been officially endorsed.
EU adds Nepal to high-risk money laundering list
KATHMANDU, June 12: The European Union (EU) has placed Nepal on its updated list of high-risk third-country jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorist financing, following a similar move earlier …
Nepal’s gold jewellery demand sustains despite record prices
Bullion traders warn that high taxes will push more Nepali buyers toward border markets in India, where gold is comparatively cheaper.
Nepal’s gold jewellery demand sustains despite record prices
Bullion traders warn that high taxes will push more Nepali buyers toward border markets in India, where gold is comparatively cheaper.
Nepal: Supporting Local Businesses to Thrive
Prithwi Kalyan Parajuli, a management graduate in his early twenties from Pokhara, Nepal used to dream of becoming a successful enterprenuer. He saw a business opportunity in expanding the nutrition …
MCC faces major global budget cut, Nepal projects in doubt
The future of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) hangs in the balance and there is no clarity on whether or how its Nepal operations will continue. Adding to this uncertainty, the MCC …