Frequent disruptions on highway drive up trade costs, exporters say
Floods, landslides, and poor logistical infrastructure have raised freight charges and insurance premiums, eroding Nepal’s export competitiveness.
Floods, landslides, and poor logistical infrastructure have raised freight charges and insurance premiums, eroding Nepal’s export competitiveness.
Economists say record-low 1.87 percent inflation reflects subdued spending, political uncertainty, and disruptions.
With over two decades of senior management experience, he is expected to strengthen Ncell’s position in Nepal’s telecom sector.
Tourism collapse and blocked exports leave Ilam, Panchthar, and Taplejung reeling from twin blows of floods and unrest.
Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.
Out of the traded companies, share prices of 45 increased, 197 declined, and 9 remained unchanged.
Tourism industry still reeling from September’s violent Gen Z uprising, with hotels struggling to fill rooms during peak season.
All sub-indices except mutual funds ended in the red.
FNCCI warns scrapping incentives will hit investment, jobs, and competitiveness as Nepal prepares for LDC graduation.
The benchmark index fell by 0.76 percent to close at 2,528.16 points on Tuesday.
Tests find alarmingly high levels of pesticides in chilli, green pumpkin, and other vegetables. Experts warn of rising health risks amid poor farming practices and lax oversight.
Despite a drop in total turnover, the benchmark index rose by 1.76 percent on Monday, with share prices of 200 companies increasing.
Flower and light sellers say demand from corporate houses and households has slumped, while dry fruit prices rise amid a strong dollar.
Out of the traded companies, only nine saw their share prices increase, while 142 recorded declines, dragging the overall market down.
A Dordi Rural Tourism Promotion Committee has been formed to advance tourism initiatives, and a ten-day package for the cultural trail has been designed.
Destruction, slow growth and low investor confidence weaken graduation readiness.
Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.
Despite crises and shrinking incomes, bullion demand soars as investors seek a safe haven amid rumours of demonetisation and political uncertainty.
Nepse gained sharply at opening on investor optimism over relaxed lending rules, but profit-taking trimmed most of the early gains by closing time.
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.