With high US duties on Indian and Bangladeshi exports, brands are exploring Nepal for production, sparking hopes of revival but raising fears of illegal transshipment.

Gold continues its relentless rally, fuelled by uncertainty. In Nepal, prices have doubled in the past 32 months.

With over Rs1.7 trillion received last fiscal year, the figure rivals Nepal’s annual budget. But experts warn the money is piling up in banks instead of driving growth.

Corruption, red tape and policy instability repel investors.

Growers from the Tarai say rising production costs and subsidy cuts have pushed them into debt, and warn of roadblocks if demands are ignored.

Dashain-targeted goods stuck at border points as prices of essentials soar, leaving consumers hesitant to spend.

From car care products to coding classes, young Nepali entrepreneurs find investment, visibility, and confidence through the reality TV show.

Policy to ensure ethical, secure, inclusive AI use, and support startups and research.

Among the 16,701 vehicles sold in Nepal in the fiscal year 2024-25, the number of Chinese vehicles was 13,338.

Traders diverted shipments to Tatopani after floods damaged the Kerung route, but ongoing landslides and traffic jams have left over 1,100 containers and hundreds of pilgrims stranded.

Nepal-India Transit Treaty revised to allow all types of goods to be imported by rail to Biratnagar ICP and Nautanawa.

Exports of domestic production-based items like large cardamom, herbs, ginger, essential oils, lentils, jewellery, vegetables, fruits, spices, and coffee slump.

China dominates Nepali EV market as the hydropower-rich country struggles to align energy policies.

After India’s policy changes on oil imports, such trade expected to take a bit hit.

Indian users have made over 1 million QR payments even as the southern neighbour remains unwilling to grant similar access for Nepalis.