Nepal is uniquely positioned to cash in on growing demand for orthodox and speciality tea in the international market.

The depreciation of the Nepali rupee versus the US dollar will cost us more while repaying foreign loans.

Nepal needs to be careful while borrowing large commercial foreign loans with high interest rates.

Nepal should learn from its neighbours that it needs to pursue an independent foreign policy.

Nepal must put more human capital to productive use to attain robust and sustainable growth.

Nepal should focus on making the best use of hydroelectricity and possibly hydrogen energy.

‘Sherpa’ provides unique insights about several generations of Sherpas and how they view mountaineering as a profession.

It is necessary to invest in the skills of Nepali youth to fully realise the demographic dividend.

Transport infrastructure becomes extremely important as it is the primary driver of economic growth.

The private and banking sectors must collaborate to increase domestic production.

The underdeveloped countries fell prey to a nexus between wealthy nations and giant firms.

Tourism and Nepal are synonymous yet we fail to capitalise it fully

Intellectual property has been given little attention as it is seen as a Western concept

Nepal’s economic performance can benefit from institutionalising transparency and accountability

The advent of federalism in Nepal has planted a new seed of hope among Nepalis who expect the new form of government to usher in an era of political stability, good governance and sustainable economic growth.