Key southern customs offices reopen after protests
Northern customs points have been crippled for two months by floods, landslides.
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.
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.