Brussels said the agreement would support investment flows, improve access to European markets and deepen supply-chain integration.

With elections approaching, business leaders warn that power politics still dominates party agendas, while urgent issues of livelihoods are ignored.

Price of the metal hit a historic high in Nepal, driven by geopolitical tensions, currency volatility and strong domestic demand, while silver also rallies as supply tightens.

Quality watchdog recalls substandard products and files cases against food firms, but consumer activists warn inspections remain inadequate.

Tender scrapped citing procurement law issues, re-tender planned amid 5G shift.

Kathmandu seeks smoother container movement, reconstruction of key bridges and dry ports, and easing of border pass restrictions as traders complain of slow dispatch.

Eighth commerce secretary-level meeting in Dhaka agrees to conclude PTA draft, rules of origin and product list within three months, but tariff and para-tariff hurdles persist.

The country’s swelling foreign currency reserves now surpass half of its GDP.

New standards aim to ensure food safety, support exports and align traditional Nepali foods with international requirements.

Shipments under the Nepal Trade Preference Programme were limited. Now small exporters face higher costs.

Wholesale prices have dropped sharply at Kalimati, but weak market monitoring has allowed retailers to keep prices high, consumer rights activists say.

Nearly completed, the facility at Rasuwagadhi was swept away in July floods, and resumption remains uncertain.

Skyrocketing gold prices have sharply boosted the central bank’s gold valuation despite unchanged reserves,prompting the bank to consider further investment in paper gold amid global central bank buying.

Economists warn that Nepal’s economy has slowed significantly over the past few years, with little policy intervention to stimulate growth.

The state-owned operator plans fully independent 5G through open bidding.