The new database aims to speed up customs clearance, cut trade costs, and align Nepal with global trade facilitation standards, but experts warn implementation challenges remain.

Experts warn of rising smuggling and widening trade deficit as food, electronics and automobiles in India get cheaper.

Traders say new crossing offers relief amid prolonged closure of Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani, though high costs and harsh weather raise concerns.

With festivals straining services and regulation pending, commuters say rides are unpleasant.

Normally, the period leading up to Dashain is marked by packed marketplaces and record sales. Things are drastically different this year.

Northern customs points have been crippled for two months by floods, landslides.

Economists warn Nepal’s growth will stay below 1 percent this fiscal year. But businesses are determined to rise up again.

With just days to go before Nepal’s biggest festival, businesses face broken supply chains, border disruptions, and consumer uncertainty as political unrest and violence stall festive sales.

Traders warn of shortages as transport halts, markets close, and dairy farmers face mounting losses ahead of Dashain.

Government reversed its decision to block 26 platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, hours after police opened fire on youth-led demonstrations.

Telecom firms warn of heavy revenue losses. Watchdog says ban violates fundamental rights, urges review.

Social media dominates internet use, accounting for 80 percent of total traffic, largely on Facebook and YouTube.

Telecom firms warn of heavy revenue losses. Rights watchdog says ban violates fundamental rights, urges review.

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.