Firms with FDI repatriate Rs 10.07bn dividends (ae 08/10/2024)

FDI commitments increase, improvement in inflows expected (ae 26/09/2024)

FDI flow : Nepal needs humble actions and strong political follow-through to attract adequate development funds, by John Narayan Parajuli (kp 23/09/2024)

Traders hope Dashain goat demand may rise with economy on the mend : Demand for live goats in Kathmandu Valley estimated to exceed 70,000 heads this festival, on par with pre-Covid period (kp 20/09/2024) [Goats don't hope so!]

FWEAN holds discussion with Nepal’s development partners for the first time in 21 years (rep 17/09/2024), Nine ‘E’s to Transform Women Entrepreneurship in Nepal, by Shova Gyawali (rep 18/09/2024)

Concession shops targeting festivals to open from September 23 (kh 12/09/2024)

Responsible Business Practices Key to Transforming Foreign Investment in Nepal, by Aditya Raut (rep 08/09/2024)

Nepal receives FDI from 58 countries with industrial sector having largest share (rep 30/08/2024), FDI inflow exceeds Rs 295 billion; Three provinces receive less than one percent (kh 30/08/2024), Nepal’s FDI stock rose 11.8 percent to Rs295.50 billion : India ranks top with Rs103.5 billion in FDI stock in Nepal, followed by China with Rs35.5 billion, Ireland with Rs22.6 billion and Australia with Rs19.1 billion (kp 31/08/2024)

Ride-hailing guidelines uncertain despite court order : Contradiction between the two legal provisions regarding the purpose of transport—private vehicles for public use—has not been sorted out, by Krishana Prasain (kp 30/08/2024)

Today’s foreign currency exchange rates (kh 24/08/2024)

Rijal’s dalmoth: A growth story. The snacks company has an annual transaction of Rs450 million, with production stretchable to Rs1 billion (kp 23/08/2024)

377 industries shut down in Dhanusha, 9,000 lose their jobs (kh 21/08/2024)

218 new cottage industries registered in Lamjung (kh 20/08/2024)

Govt to provide startup loans of up to Rs 2.5 million at three percent interest rate (rep 20/08/2024)

Nepal received net FDI of Rs 8.40 billion last FY -- 36.1 percent more than that of FY 2022/23 (rep 20/08/2024)

Nepal Telecom reports 16.44% drop in Q4 FY 2080/81 net profit (kh 15/08/2024)

Women in rural far west earn selling leaf plates to cities : Women’s groups use machines to mould sal leaves into plates and bowls. These traditional, eco-friendly dishes are widely used at fairs and festivals, by Bhawani Bhatta (kp 11/08/2024)

Contractors declare ‘construction holiday’ until govt guarantees necessary funds (rep 11/08/2024)

Govt releases concessional loans of Rs 170 million for start-up projects (rep 04/08/2024)

Does everything need a business plan? In a democratic society, we need people committed to specific ideas more than business plans, by Pratyoush Onta (kp 02/08/2024)

Inspiration For Women Entrepreneurship, by Pallav Bhusal (rn 02/08/2024)

Lesser number of cottage and small industries registered in Parsa (rn 02/08/2024)

FDI commitment to Nepal doubles to Rs61.78 billion : For the first time, Nepal has received an investment commitment of Rs13.10 billion from the Cayman Islands, a British overseas territory in the Caribbean, by Krishana Prasain (kp 30/07/2024)

Govt to terminate contracts with 52 builders who failed to complete work on time (With list) (rep 29/07/2024)

Nepal receives second largest FDI commitment worth Rs 61.78 billion in FY 2023/24 : A total of 434 business firms received govt approval last FY, number grew 34.78 percent (rep 28/07/2024)

Automobile entrepreneurs dissatisfied with monetary policy (rep 28/07/2024)

236 industries shut down in Parbat due to economic recession (kh 27/07/2024)

Industrial districts unable to propel private sector growth : Average industry capacity utilisation fell to 58.47 percent in third quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24, compared to 62.31 percent in the second quarter (kp 26/07/2024)

Nepal Chamber of Commerce submits 43 recommendations to PM Oli, advocates for flexible monetary policy (rep 22/07/2024)

Annex on IMF report shows Nepal cooperatives risks, advises actions : Suggests liquidation with repayment of savings of failed cooperatives, and asset transfers to healthy cooperatives, by Sangam Prasain (kp 17/07/2024)

Nepal receives investment commitments worth over Rs 250 billion in 11 months, 383 industries registered (rep 11/07/2024), FDI realization stands at 15 percent of commitment in 11 months of current FY (rep 13/07/2024)

Achham women’s ordeal of becoming entrepreneurs : Women Entrepreneurs Association says the tax waiver for industry registration, easy bank loans, and subsidies provided to women are being misused, by Menuka Dhungana (kp 07/07/2024)

FDI pledges go up, but not as high as desired : Nepal spent millions of rupees to organise the much-hyped investment summit in April but failed to lure enough foreign investors (kp 05/07/2024)

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap (kh 29/06/2024)

MoPIT recommends blacklisting Chinese construction company for project delays and quality issues (kh 28/06/2024)

Nepal’s FDI potential: Investment summit: Insights and challenges : FDI is crucial for Nepal to fill resource gaps and achieve development goals, by Durga Lamichhane (ae 27/06/2024)

Promoting Good Practices In Cooperatives, by Namrata Sharma (rn 26/06/2024))

Govt blacklists 19 construction companies (kh 25/06/2024)

The slowdown lowdown: Why are Nepalis spending less? Normally, traders order foreign goods, particularly apparel, three months before the festival season starts based on demand. The market is downbeat, by Krishana Prasain (kp 23/06/2024)

Nepal’s sponge iron producers seek waiver of duties : The budget has reintroduced the 2.5 percent customs duty on sponge iron imports that was waived three years ago to encourage billet manufacturing, by Dipendra Baduwal (kp 17/06/2024)

Pashmina de-dusting plant established in Lomanthang : Famed for its unique quality, Nepal’s hand-woven Pashmina embodies the country’s culture and heritage and is highly coveted in international markets (kp 17/06/2024)

New EV sellers in Gandaki must install three DC fast chargers before starting their business (rep 14/06/2024)

NIA records show surrender of life insurance policies worth over Rs 10 billion in current FY (rep 08/06/2024)

Electronic Industrial Potential In Nepal, by Apsara Chhantyal (rn 07/06/2024)

Can local liquor make a splash in branding and marketing?, by Ramesh Paudel (kp 02/06/2024)

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap (kh 02/06/2024)

Healing Nepal’s pharma industry : We can learn from Bangladesh’s experience in driving innovation and affordability in the pharmaceutical sector, by Sindhuj Thapa (kp 02/06/2024)

Department of Tourism warns to revoke casino license if not renewed on time (kh 01/06/2024)

Entrepreneurship For Women Empowerment, by Shyam Joshi (rn 31/05/2024)

661 new industries registered in last 10 months in Kailali (rn 29/05/2024)

Ncell seeks 5-year renewal, urges installment plan for Rs 4 billion (kh 28/05/2024), Ncell reluctant to pay Rs 20 billion renewal fee : Can submit with penalty amount by August 31: NTA (kh 29/05/2024)

Axiata’s Exit from Nepal: Driven by Financial Losses or Government Policies?, by Barsha Dhungana and Sahil Maharjan (rep 28/05/2024)

207 small-scale industries closed in Rupandehi (rep 27/05/2024)

26 out of 44 public institutions in Nepal report profits in FY 2022/23 (rep 26/05/2024), Annual review report of public enterprises status: 15 including NAC at loss (kh 27/05/2024), Govt gets dividend of Rs 13.75 billion out of its share investment of Rs 379.72 billion in public enterprises : Seven out of 10 manufacturing public enterprises are in loss (rep 27/05/2024)

374 small industries closed in 10 months in Makawanpur district (rn 24/05/2024)

Govt to ensure income tax waiver for 10 years with easy loan for startups (kh 19/05/2024)

Foreign investment commitments reach Rs 53 billion in 10 months, Rs 2.15 billion approved via automated system (rep 18/05/2024)

Address Issues Facing Public Enterprises, by Ram Bahadur Shah (rn 18/05/2024)

Keep your word : The collective pledge of Nepali parties to attract investment needs to be translated into action (kp 14/05/2024) [What does the word of Nepal's politicians count for?]

Why do US Firms Invest Less in Nepal?, by Hari Parsad Shrestha (rep 09/05/2024)

Pursue FDI Pledges For Optimum Results, by Shyam Joshi (rn 09/05/2024)

Government approves 10 foreign investment proposals through automatic route : Department of Industry has received 26 proposals through the liberalised entry route since it was launched a week ago, by Krishana Prasain (kp 08/05/2024)

Ride-hailing startups on expansion spree. But lack of rules hinders competition : Pathao expanded services to 18 cities starting April 13, after six years since it began services in Kathmandu, by Krishana Prasain (kp 25/04/2024)

Rautahat traders call for extended night market hours amid summer heat (rep 25/04/2024)

Realty sector struggles despite favorable policies, liquidity (ae 24/04/2024)

What to expect from the investment summit : Despite policy reforms, bureaucratic red-taping and lack of implementation play the spoilsport in foreign investments, by Bibhuti Kharel (kp 21/04/2024)

Closure of 265 cottage and small industries in Banke district (kh 20/04/2024)

286 new industries registered in Nepal in first nine months of current FY, attracting Rs 165 billion investment (rep 20/04/2024)

An assessment of Nepal’s investment climate, by Rewat Bahadur Karki (ae 17/04/2024)

Is Hetauda textile mill worth reviving? The question is whether the nation wants a professional military or one operating as a corporate entity, by Anjila Shrestha (kp 16/04/2024)

Investment Summit: How to attract FDI in Nepal?, by Jeetendra Dev (ae 15/04/2024)

Businessmen of Nepalese origin constitute Nepali Chamber in New York (kh 15/04/2024)

Back to physical stores. E-commerce falters in Nepal’s topsy-turvy business climate : Tens of thousands of people turned to online shopping. Now a trust deficit has reversed the trend, by Krishana Prasain (kp 14/04/2024)

Nepal received FDI commitment worth Rs 30.09 billion in Q3 : The FDI commitment increased by a nominal Rs 1.98 billion in review period (rep 14/04/2024)

Industries in Hetauda fail to operate in full capacity (rn 12/04/2024)

SEZs struggle to attract industries, by Mamata Thapa (ae 10/04/2024)

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: 299 industries registered under women’s leadership in Parsa (kh 26/04/2024)

Nepal’s financial odyssey : We should negotiate double taxation avoidance with countries that have investors with deep bond pockets, by Shabda Gyawali and Pragres Acharya (kp 05/04/2024)

Promote Industries For Export Growth, by Ashma Dhungana (rn 05/04/2024)

Tech startup Pathao announces services in 17 new towns : According to the company, it has initiated a bike rider registration process in all targeted areas (kp 04/04/2024)

Nepalese Cooperatives: Deviating from Cooperative Values and Principles?, by Bishwa Mohan Acharya (rep 03/04/2024)

Third Investment Summit: How to attract foreign investors?, by Kamal Dev Bhattarai (ae 02/04/2024)

Street vendors evade ban with evening shifts : Many street vendors in Kathmandu are plying their trade when municipal police presence is minimal, by Sukarya Lal Shrestha (kp 26/03/2024)

Punya Prasad’s journey: From traditional farmer to a successful entrepreneur : He has invested Rs60 million in the Sakhiya Fish Resort, which is now a go-to spot for fish lovers and tourists, by Dipendra Baduwal (kp 23/03/2024)

Street vendors evade ban with evening shifts : Many street vendors in Kathmandu are plying their trade when municipal police presence is minimal, by Sukarya Lal Shrestha (kp 26/03/2024))

FDI pledges jump 93.34 percent to Rs29.13 billion : But actual FDI typically hovers around a third. Private sector representatives attribute the growth to the base effect (kp 19/03/2024)

Nepal Investment Summit 2024: Navigating Nepal’s FDI Journey : Prospects and Predicaments, by Bindeswar Prasad Lekhak (kh 10/03/2024)

Green startups are struggling to scale up : They are paving the way to tackle environmental challenges, but the road ahead is far from easy, by Sarahna Khadka (ko 09/03/2024)

Cheap imports and smuggled products pinch Nepali footwear industry : The downfall of the domestic shoe factories started with the pandemic that forced manufacturers out of business, by Sarahna Khadka (kp 29/02/2024)

Addressing Critical Issues Facing Nepali Cooperatives, by Bishwa Mohan  Acharya (rep 28/02/2024)

35k small industries added in six years (kh 26/02/2024)

Unveiling Nepal’s protectionist paradox: Bootleggers, baptists, and consumer consequences : What do industry and labor want from the regulators? They want protection from competition, from technological change, and from losses that threaten profits and jobs, by Subhekshya Ghimire (nlt 23/02/2024)

What should Nepal prioritize during the upcoming investment summit? Will the upcoming Investment Summit also be centered on how foreign investments can help achieve the SDGs? What should Nepal do?, by Simone Galimberti (nlt 20/02/2024)

Deluge of cheap fabrics and modernity threaten Palpali Dhaka industry : Industry pioneer Purnamaya Maharjan calls for measures against counterfeit products, by Madhav Aryal (kp 14/02/2024)

Over 500 cooperatives on the verge of failure due to lack of oversight (ae 13/02/2024)

Investment conference is an opportunity for Nepal to show its economic potential: IMF (rep 13/02/2024), IMF team finds investment climate in Nepal’s energy sector (kh 13/02/2024)

Government tightens rules on microbreweries : The new policy says restaurants should have a seating capacity for at least 200 people to operate microbreweries (kp 12/02/2024)

As online shopping takes off, cases of fraud tick up : Fake social networking accounts are scamming customers in the absence of measures to control the anomalies, by Sarahna Khadka (kp 11/02/2024)

Department of Mines and Geology grants permission to 156 mining companies to extract minerals (rep 11/02/2024)

No approval required for foreign investment in listed companies as NRB eases regulations (rep 10/02/2024)

Nepal Business Survey reveals 32% of Nepali businesses operate without registration (rep 09/02/2024), A third of wholesale and retail trades still unregistered : The number of registered trade establishments has grown from 44 percent in 2018 to 68 percent in 2022, largely due to the tax waiver schemes (kp 10/02/2024)

Task force for amending dozen laws before Investment Summit (ae 07/02/2024)

Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operations after a three-and-a-half-month hiatus (kh 06/02/2024)

Government asks startups to submit proposals for subsidised funding (kp 03/02/2024)

NA proposes reviving Hetauda Textile Industry with an estimated cost of 1.93 billion (kh 31/01/2024), Now, Nepal Army wants to operate a textile factory : Amid criticism of its involvement in business ventures, the force comes up with plan to revive Hetauda Kapada Udyog (kp 01/02/2024),
Nepal Army Inc. : A mad rush for money has eroded the legacy and legitimacy of the institution (kp 02/02/2024)

Internet impact: Bookstores struggle in face of changing trends (kh 30/01/2024)

Title and logo of third investment summit finalized (kh 30/01/2024)

Amendments needed in dozen of laws before organizing Investment Summit (kh 29/01/2024)

PM Dahal announces plans to revitalize long-closed industries (kh 29/01/2024)

As inflation soars, consumers are putting brakes on restaurant spending : Millennials, who were regular visitors to restaurants, are leaving the country in droves significantly impacting consumption, mainly at restaurants, by Sarahna Khadka ( kp 29/01/2024)

Government approves rulebook to issue start-up funds : As per the working procedure, loans of up to Rs2.5 million will be provided to the start-ups at 3 percent annual interest, by Krishana Prasain (kp 28/01/2024)

Nepal launches milestone action plan on business and human rights : The adoption sends a strong message to investors that Nepal is a good place to do business, stakeholders say (kp 25/01/2024)

Think small : Micro industries like pickles that are growing despite all odds deserve much more state support (kp 24/01/2024)

Hard-earned savings of 5,381 depositors stuck in ‘troubled’ cooperatives (ae 24/01/2024)

Lowered FDI threshold lures small investors : Nepal received commitment for Rs15.03 billion for 211 small ventures, which is 67.3 percent of the total pledges (kp 23/01/2024)

Employees of fraudulent cooperatives hung out to dry : As they grapple with lost savings, unpaid salaries, anger, and threats from desperate depositors, their lives highlight the collateral damage of a broken cooperative system, by Aarati Ray (kp 20/01/2024)

Investment Summit rescheduled for April 28-29 (kh 20/01/2024)

Thamel area set to open round the clock (rep 19/01/2024)

Nepal receives FDI commitment of Rs 22.33 billion in first half of current FY (rep 18/01/2024)

Hetauda Cement Industry to resume cement production from first week of February (rep 18/01/2024)

Regulate The Errant Cooperatives, by Ballav Dahal (rn 15/01/2024)

Industrialists demand amendment to policies, rules that hinder investment before holding investment conference (rep 14/01/2024)

Ample resources online, frequent course updates hit second-hand bookstores : Students’ exodus leaves the once-thriving shops on Exhibition Road with few buyers, by Sarahna Khadka (kp 13/01/2024)

Reinsurers, non-life insurers gradually diversifying investment portfolios (ae 12/01/2024)

Women Entrepreneurs Need Support, by Modnath Dhakal (rn 12/01/2024)

Nepali industrialists and businessmen face blacklisting amid economic downturn (rep 12/01/2024)

“Nepal Investment Summit will be an opportunity to showcase projects and reform initiatives to attract FDI”, interview with Baikuntha Aryal, Chief Secretary (nlt 09/01/2024)

PPMO warns to blacklist nine construction companies, seeks clarification (rep 04/01/2024)

Third Investment Summit rescheduled for April 28-29 (rn 03/01/2024)

FWEAN expands reach to Jumla, empowering rural women through entrepreneurship, by Golden Buda (rep 30/12/2023)

PM Dahal instructs Ministry of Industry to prioritize youth-oriented start-up businesses (kh 28/12/2023)

Rein in the co-ops : Tardy regulation of cooperatives is giving rise to grave social and economic problems (kp 28/12/2023)

Rulebook to provide loans for startups delayed, again : Rs250 million had been pledged for the programme in the last fiscal year, but the government did not provide the money. The scheme has been continued this fiscal year too, by Krishana Prasain (kp 27/12/2023)

Investments of insurance companies rise to Rs 627bn (ae 26/12/2023)

NEA disconnects power supply to defaulting industries (kh 23/12/2023), Private sector on warpath after NEA cuts power supply over arrears of dedicated feeder and trunk lines (rep 26/12/2023)

Government to review DPR of Motipur Industrial Area : The government has decided to reduce the size of the industrial area by 250 bigha, address the locals’ concerns, and proceed with the project, by Ghanashyam Gautam (kp 22/12/2023)

Foreign investors repatriate Rs 11 billion in dividends and royalties from Nepal (rep 17/12/2023)

Unlocking Growth of Small and Medium-size Enterprises, by Hari Prasad Shrestha (rep 17/12/2023)

Women's Industrial Village in Panchkhal courts serious controversy as govt neglects FWEAN (rep 13/12/2023)

Economic crisis leads to closure of 177 industries in Parsa (kh 13/12/2023), Economic revival in progress: Finance Minister Mahat (kh 13/12/2023) [???]

Promote Insurance Business In Nepal, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 12/12/2023)

DDC: A Dairy Dealer Or Developer?, by Rameshwar Baral (rn 08/12/2023)

Digital Literacy for Entrepreneurs launched to boost international market access and quality for small businesses, by Bhim Chapagain (rep 04/12/2023)

Empowering entrepreneurs : It’s important to offer lower taxes or tax breaks to support the growth of MSMEs, by Nischal Dhungel and Surya Kiran Yadav (kp 03/12/2023)

Foreign investment pledges up 89 percent : The sudden rise in investment commitments was due to two large-scale projects proposed by South Korean investors, by Krishana Prasain (kp 30/11/2023)

Boutiques in Kupondole lose shine as recession bites : The decline in disposable incomes of the people, mainly the middle class, has dampened the demand for luxury clothing, by Sarahna Khadka (kp 25/11/2023)

The Entrepreneur’s Challenge: Navigating Nepal’s Business Landscape : Foreign Direct Investment is essential to Nepal's capital formation and investible resources, but it is also important for the technology, skills, and managerial and organizational techniques it brings with it, by Sudeekshya Dwa (nlt 25/11/2023)

Tihar flower sales reach Rs 240 million, Marking a Rs 200 million dip from last year (kh 24/11/2023)

FDI commitment surged to Rs 22.08 billion during mid-July and mid-November (rep 21/11/2023)

Exportpreneurship: Why is it good for Nepal? “Exportpreneurship enables Nepali youths to surmount the international trade by leveraging export and entrepreneurship opportunities”, by Rudra Parasad Ghimire (nlt 20/11/2023)

Low income puts a damper on Tihar mood : There is a festive crowd in the market, but the number of shopping bags has declined, traders say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 09/11/2023)

Exploring the contract manufacturing landscape in Nepal, by Marshal Rathour (ae 06/11/2023)

Officials call for investment in tech sector in Nepal at the London conference (nlt 02/11/2023)

Nepal’s FDI Landscape: Issues and Solutions, by Mukesh Khanal (rep 02/11/2023)

FinMin Mahat talks about necessity of foreign investment in Nepal (rep 01/11/2023)

Task force for moratorium on cooperative registration and service expansion : The International Monetary Fund says a lack of reliable data on these institutions makes it difficult to assess the level and severity of their risk to the overall financial sector, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 01/11/2023)

Flower tea getting popular among Nepali aficionados : Tea Amo says it sells a range of flower, fruit and leaf teas that can be consumed in the form of hot or iced tea, by Krishana Prasain (kp 31/10/2023)

Women entrepreneurs reveal success stories : These businesswomen produce sanitary pads, make stuffed dolls and run a dairy farm, by Sanju Paudel (kp 30/10/2023)

Hetauda Cement Industry ceases production due to shortage of coal (rep 30/10/2023)

Anti-dumping duty may wipe out jute industry : The government has dropped the jute industry from its priority list. The golden fibre doesn’t look like it has a future in Nepal, say insiders, by Binod Bhandari (kp 29/10/2023)

Gold soars as war sends investors rushing to safety : Festive gold sales were down by half this Dashain compared to last year because people had less money to spend, traders said, by Krishana Prasain (kp 28/10/2023)

Business not happy with the IMF : The private sector accuses the International Monetary Fund of interference in Nepal's economic policy, by Ramesh Kumar (nt 20/10/2023)

Nepalis have no money to spend on gold, say traders : Bad economic times have made festival shoppers stingy, and gold sales are down by half, by Krishana Prasain (kp 14/10/2023)

Dashain goat sales to stay at last year’s level : Livestock traders say they expect to sell 50,000 animals in Kathmandu Valley this festival season, by Krishana Prasain (kp 10/10/2023)

Why deregulate Nepal’s fuel business : Deregulating the petroleum industry and giving it to the private sector will make the business competitive, ultimately benefiting consumers, former secretary says, by Krishana Prasain (kp 08/10/2023)

Govt blacklists 20 underperforming companies (kh 03/10/2023)

Nepal's industries depend on foreign workers: Experts (rep 01/10/2023) [How about the targeted education of young Nepalis instead of sending them into labour migration?]

Nepal’s FDI stock rose 16 percent to Rs264.3 billion : In terms of total FDI stock, India ranks top with Rs88.6 billion, followed by China with Rs33.4 billion, according to the report released by the central bank (kp 28/09/2023), Actual net FDI inflow 36.2pc of total approval (ht 29/09/2023), FDI Flows to Nepal: Recent trends and challenges, by Sameer Bhattarai (ae 29/09/2023

Traders flee as high interest rates and slow sales bite: There are more than a dozen commercial complexes in Butwal, and most of them are struggling to attract tenants, by Sanju Paudel (kp 27/09/2023)

Govt intensifies market monitoring targeting festivals, by Laxman Kafle (rn 24/09/2023)

IT is one of the fastest-growing industries in Nepal, report says : Friendlier government policy would encourage domestic companies to use locally developed software, according to insiders, by Subin Adhikari (kp 23/09/2023)

What Ails Nepali Entrepreneurship?, by Mukash Khanal (rep 21/09/2023)

Dugar Power and Tata Power Renewable Energy join hand to boost renewable energy use in Nepal (rep 21/09/2023)

Price of yarsagumba surges after China re-opens border : Traders of Mugum Karmarong Rural Municipality in remote western Nepal have started selling the harvest gathered in May and June, by Raj Bahadur Shahi (kp 20/09/2023)

FDI worth Rs 5.88 billion pledged in the past one month (rep 20/09/2023)

Asian Paints Nepal building third plant in Hetauda : The new plant is expected to come into operation within one and a half years (kp 17/09/2023)

Govt takes action against 150 shops ahead of festive season (rep 16/09/2023)

Taskforce submits report on reforms in cooperatives (ht 15/09/2023)

Factories in Hetauda Industrial Estate in dire straits (rep 13/09/2023)

Karobar app makes accounting easy for small businesses : The app has been downloaded more than 100,000 times by small firms and traders, by Subin Adhikari (kp 12/09/2023)

Dashain is coming but traders not very hopeful : Businesses large and small face declines in sales and profits during economic slowdowns, experts say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 11/09/2023)

Automobile industry faces formidable headwinds, by Sangay Sherpa (ht 11/09/2023)

Startup Summit 2023 concludes successfully (ht 10/09/2023)

KMC cooperative crisis: Over 6,000 complaints filed amid concerns of savings mismanagement (rep 07/09/2023)

Industry registration and renewal fees increase in Karnali, specific groups to get discounts (rep 06/09/2023)

Govt blacklists 13 construction companies (kh 05/09/2023)

Government makes more promises to help start-ups : Nearly a dozen policies and programmes intended to support new firms are gathering dust, analysts say, by Subin Adhikari (kp 29/08/2023) [Empty ones?]

Nepali woodworkers suffer as Indian carpenters swamp market : Indian carpenters cross the border on bicycles early in the morning and visit the under-construction houses, hotels and corporate offices to make furniture items. They then return home in the evening after finishing their work, by Ghanashyam Gautam (kp 26/08/2023)

Simara SEZ allows to operate 25 industries (rep 24/08/2023)

Multinationals see profits fluctuate due to slowdown : The firms say they are uncertain about the course consumer spending will take in the days to come, by Krishana Prasain (kp 20/08/2023)

Merchants swat flies as customers stay home : According to economists, 50 to 60 percent of the year’s sales happen during the autumn festival season, by Subin Adhikari (kp 18/08/2023)

Why Are Nepali Cooperatives Facing Problems?, by Abin Ojha (rn 12/08/2023)

Holding Multinational Companies Accountable, by Dev Raj Dahal (rn 05/08/2023)

Government, victims of cooperatives ink seven-point deal : As per the agreement, the cooperatives ministry will start the process for the establishment of the Deposit and Credit Guarantee Fund to secure the savings of cooperative depositors (kp 04/08/2023)

Rethinking Nepal’s e-commerce bill : Do all forms of business practices require detailed regulation on all aspects of their operation? Is such regulation even required in the first place?, by Anmol Purbey (nlt 03/08/2023), Imperative of E-Commerce Legislation in Nepal, by Suman Shiwakoti (rep 04/08/2023)

A new US report questions investment climate in Nepal (ae 31/07/2023)

Drift to digital disrupts media business model : Nepal’s advertising industry, advertisers and the media struggle against headwind from online platforms, by Jharana Khanal (nt 28/07/2023)

Insurance companies’ business took a beating in FY 2022/23 (ae 27/07/2023)

Influencer marketers leave celebrities behind : Businesses see social media as an efficient way to advertise their products and services, by Subin Adhikari (kp 27/07/2023)

Felt association felicitates Thapa in its 17th anniversary, by Pratik Ghimire (ae 26/07/2023)

Privatization: A beacon of hope for redemption of Udaipur Cement : The pain inflicted upon taxpayers by the Udaipur Cement Industries’ inefficiency and mismanagement is a scar that runs deep, by Sindhuj Thapa (nlt 25/07/2023)

Reckoning 61 years’ history of Janakpur Cigarette Factory (kh 24/07/2023)

Return depositors’ savings (ae 14/07/2023), Victims of various cooperatives stage protest at Maitighar Mandala (Photo Feature) (rep 16/07/2023)

More and more entrepreneurs quitting business and leaving for foreign lands (rep 12/07/2023)

Hemp bag craze spreads among Nepali youths : Locals in the far-flung hills have been making clothes from hemp for decades but hippies took it to the global level, by Subin Adhikari (kp 09/07/2023)

NOC reluctant to enforce automated pricing system even as it earns Rs 2 bi)llion profit a month, by Dilip Paudel (rep 07/07/2023)

Fast fashion fever grips young Nepalis : Generation Z, also called post-millennials (born between 1997 and 2010), whose identity has been shaped by the digital age, have the attitude of ‘buy now, throw later’, by Subin Adhikari (kp 06/07/2023)

New e-commerce law to ensure consumer protection : The draft bill has proposed two to three years in jail and fines ranging from Rs300,000 to Rs500,000 for errant sellers, by Krishana Prasain (kp 05/07/2023)

Sastodeal ties up with Myntra to promote business : Sastodeal will take on the distinguished role of promoting and selling offerings from Myntra's iconic House of Brands on its platform (kp 05/07/2023)

NOC makes profit in LPG after a year, earns Rs 1.6 billion in just 15 days (rep 02/07/2023), Nepal Oil not to cut prices despite profits : The state-owned oil monopoly is making a fortnightly profit of about Rs1.6 billion, officials say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 03/07/2023), NOC slashes prices of petroleum products (kh 03/07/2023)

Crusher industries stop supplying stones, gravel and sand starting today (rep 01/07/2023)

Mind your businesses : An open letter to FNCCI president Chandra Prasad Dhakal calling for internal reforms, by Bishal Thapa (kp 30/06/2023)

Surrogate advertising thrives in legal vagueness : Firms also organise musical events and youth festivals to promote products whose advertising is banned by law, by Subin Adhikari (kp 29/06/2023)

First Half of FY 2022/23 sees decline in industrial loan uptake (ae 29/06/2023)

Capacity utilization of industries in Koshi Province takes a beating (ae 27/06/2023)

Foreign direct investment pledges down 25 percent : Experts have attributed the steep drop to policy instability and bureaucratic hassles, by Krishana Prasain (kp 22/06/2023)

‘The central bank should regulate cooperatives’, interview with Gauri Bahadur Karki, former chairperson of the Special Court, who headed an inquiry commission formed to look into troubled saving and credit cooperatives, on the current crisis in the cooperatives (kp 19/06/2023)

Capacity utilization of Lumbini Province industries decline (ae 19/06/2023)

Sales of cooling appliances soar as country swelters : More Nepalis are buying air conditioners and coolers as rising remittances put more money in their pockets, traders say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 14/06/2023)

Govt to allow companies to be established with a minimal authorized capital of just Rs 100 (rep 30/05/2023)

Nepal's pride industry is under existential threat (ht 29/05/2023)

Government’s start-up loans scheme loses its shine : The Department of Industry said it had received 425 proposals. Among them, half, or 213 applications were disqualified during the first screening itself, by Krishana Prasain (kp 26/05/2023)

The make-belief world of ‘Made in Nepal’ : To make the policy work, policymakers must first identify the products that we can produce at lower costs, by Jagadish Prasad Bist (25/05/2023)

High-interest rates and reduced power generation hit hydropower companies’ profit (ae 25/05/2023)

Tackle Problems Facing Cooperatives, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 23/05/2023)

Government announces to reopen three closed PEs (ae 23/05/2023)

State of private sector: Competitive private sector key for Nepal to become middle-income country by 2030 (ae 22/05/2023)

Land held by Tiger Palace Resort comes under government’s scanner : The company owning the land, which has a five-star casino resort in Bhairahawa, was found to have exceeded the land ceiling as provisioned by the law, by Ghanashyam Gautam (kp 20/05/2023)

Nepal’s private sector accounts for 81.55 percent of GDP, study shows (nlt 20/05/2023)

Government announces to revive three defunct state-owned industries (ae 19/05/2023)

Industrialists lament unfavourable business environment : The Make in Nepal initiative, jointly started by the government and the private sector, had envisioned four targets to boost the job market and the economy, but they all failed, by Pawan Pandey (kp 17/05/2023)

Yatri is the first domestically-manufactured vehicle to be registered in Nepal, by Sajira Shrestha (rep 17/05/2023)

Changing mindset, thinking big : Private sector groups need to proactively pursue global benchmarks, norms and practices, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 16/05/2023)

Govt to end Covid-19 support to businesses (ae 10/05/2023)

Retailers pulling down shutters as recession bites : ‘To Let’ notices have become a common sight as business confidence has sunk to record lows, market observers say, by Subin Adhikari (kp 10/05/2023)

Insurance companies’ business growth contract to single digit (ae 08/05/2023)

Business registration and renewal sluggish (kh 06/04/2023)

Govt implementing automated system for FDI approval, move aimed at facilitating foreign investors : Govt takes the move to facilitate foreign investors after FDI commitment drops to one-third in the current fiscal year (rep 04/05/2023)

NIA to extend capital increment deadline by three months (ae 30/04/2023)

Birgunj Sugar Factory: Some Reminiscences, by Rameshwar Baral (rn 28/04/2023)

Nepal-made vehicles can be registered : Manufacturers will now not be required to submit import notification letter (ht 28/04/2023)

63 percent of industries closed due to Covid (kh 28/04/2023)

Instil Life Into Public Enterprises, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 25/04/2023)

Transport entrepreneurs halt cargo along Araniko Highway (kh 23/04/2023)

Govt forms study committee after Rs 700 billion investment made in public enterprises failed to yield any returns (rep 22/04/2023)

Nepal all set to leapfrog in the IT sector, entrepreneurs say (nlt 21/04/2023)

Investment commitment worth around Rs 200 billion from 216 industries (rep 19/04/2023)

Foreign investors repatriated cash dividends of Rs 13.77 billion in the first nine months of current FY (rep 18/04/2023)

Financing small and growing businesses : Unlike microfinance, venture debt unlocks an additional source of funds for capital-starved MSMEs, by Ashutosh Tiwari and Joseph Silvanus (kp 18/04/2023)

New Year sales fall flat as consumers in saving mood : Nepali consumers are holding onto their money because of high interest rates and rising prices, insiders said, by Krishana Prasain (kp 14/04/2023)

Entrepreneurs seek PM's intervention : They want ban on land plotting lifted, interest rates reduced, among other demands (ht 11/04/2023), PM, FM assure private sector of lowering interest rate (ae 12/04/2023), Market determines the interest rates: Governor Adhikari (ae 12/04/2023)

FBPW-Nepal : Golden Jubilee (sp 07/04/2023)

Nepal Oil accused of profiteering at the expense of consumers : The state-owned oil monopoly is the country’s largest enterprise with an annual turnover of nearly Rs400 billion, by Krishana Prasain (kp 04/04/2023)

Investment and management : It has become harder to find good management leaders who inspire younger talents, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 04/4/2023)

Why digital solutions matter for micro, small and medium enterprises in Nepal, by Maria Perdomo (nlt 03/04/20023)

Start-ups doubt subsidised loan scheme will be applied : Newly established businesses have been promised loans of up to Rs2.5 million at 3 percent interest, by Krishana Prasain (kp 02/04/2023)

Rattan furniture industry seeks friendlier policy : Due to the complex paperwork required to harvest rattan, manufacturers prefer to import their raw materials from India, by Subin Adhikari (kp 31/03/2023)

12 companies express interests for feasibility study to operate electric buses on ring road of Kathmandu Valley (rep 29/03/2023)

Domestic industries struggle for market share (ht 27/03/2023)

After nearly a decade of delay, govt brings procedure for startups funding (ae 24/03/2023)

Auto loans are back as cash crunch eases and import ban ends : According to the Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association, nearly 90 percent of car buyers take auto loans, by Krishana Prasain (kp)

Where has the money gone?, by Dilip Poudel (rep 22/03/2023)

WorldLink gets funding boost of Rs1.98 billion : The loan will be used to speed up internet expansion activities across the country (kp 21/03/2023)

Enhancing Corporate Social Responsibility, by Basu Gautam (rn 17/03/2023)

Foreign direct investment falls 93.61 percent year-on-year in first seven months : Experts blame Nepal’s topsy-turvy politics for scaring away potential investors, by Krishana Prasain (kp 16/03/2023)

Women entrepreneurs in Mustang in need of digital marketing skills : Digital marketing is much more than just posting photos and videos on social media, an expert says, by Deepak Pariyar (kp 14/03/2023)

We’ll soon launch one-door service for foreign investors: PM Dahal (rep 14/03/2023), Govt working for fully operationalizing one-stop service and automatic approval of FDI: Dahal (ae 15/03/2023)

High profits and merger drive add to the strength of insurance companies (ae 13/03/2023)

Tavisi, an e-commerce platform for women, by women : Especially catering to women, the online shop provides a wide range of products of 13 local and 40 international brands, by Krishana Prasain (kp 08/03/2023)

‘Women are breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings’ : Shreyana Shrestha, mega campaign manager, and Kemika Acharya, head of key accounts, at Daraz Nepal on how Nepali society perceives female entrepreneurs (kp 08/03/2023)

Govt amends conditions to allow non-resident Nepalis to establish an investment company together (kh 04/03/2023)

Address Challenges Of Nepali Startups, by Bijaya Karki (rn 03/03/2023)

Mediation For Fair Business, by Mukti Riajl (rn 02/03/2023)

Non-life insurance companies collected Rs 23.06bn in premiums (ae 28/02/2023)

Durbar Marga traders to pull down shutters for an hour today (kh 27/02/2023)

Sharp decline in net FDI inflow : Net FDI inflow to Nepal has dropped by a whopping 93.4 percent in the first half of the current fiscal year (ae 21/02/2023)

Multigrain sattu flour finds export market : Schools are being urged to serve sattu under the mid-day meal programme amid junk food invasion, by Agandhar Tiwari (kp 21/02/2023)

Five construction companies blacklisted (rep 20/02/2023)

Helping women in business : Women entrepreneurs lack technical knowledge to expand their business operations, by Roshee Lamichhane (kp 20/02/2023)

Govt announces eight industrial villages (kh 18/02/2023)

Women led businesses surge in Rupandehi : The increasing number of women entrepreneurs reflects the progressive mentality of the family and society, officials say, by Amrita Anmol (kp 10/02/2023)

Economic slowdown drags down insurance business growth (ae 10/02/2023)

Auto dealers reluctant to clear 2,900 vehicles parked at customs yards (ae 07/02/2023)

NTC customers exceed 21.3 million in number (kh 05/02/2023)

257 new enterprises registered in six months (kh 03/02/2023), Over 500 new enterprises registered in six months (kh 04/02/2023)

Cement makers say denial of IS mark will hurt exports : Half a dozen Nepali cement companies are in the final stages of obtaining certification, making their products eligible for export to India, by Krishana Prasain (kp 01/02/2023)

Premium collection of insurers increased nominally in the first half of the current FY (rep 31/01/2023)

PPMO blacklists 12 companies (kh 29/01/2023)

Valley's vegetable bazaar remains a seller's market : Consumers complain that they are forced to pay double the wholesale rate at retail stores due to lack of monitoring, by Subin Adhikari (kp 28/01/2023)

SC orders restaurants, hotels not to collect 10 percent service charge (kh 26/01/2023), No more service charge anywhere, top court says : Establishments—airports and electric utilities to hotels and restaurants—can no longer add service charge to bill, by Sangam Prasain and Krishana Prasain (kp 27/01/2023), Row rages over who can and cannot take service charge after landmark ruling : Officials say the ruling is for hotels and restaurants, but consumer activists and lawyers say it applies everywhere, by Krishana Prasain (06/02/2023)

SC spanner on FDI in hydels? The Supreme Court had issued an interim order on Nov 3 demanding to know why the firm had failed to manage funds on time, by Sabitri Dhakal (ae 26/01/2023)

70 percent decline in gold jewelry exports (ae 26/01/2023)

579 firms registered, 162 revoked in Tanahu in one year (kh 26/01/2023)

Women industrial village to be set up in Panchkhal (kh 25/01/2023)

Finance Minister for freeing public enterprises from political interference (rn 24/01/2023)

Auto dealers see rough road ahead despite end of curbs : The central bank has removed the provision requiring car importers to keep 100 percent margin amount to open a letter of credit, by Krishana Prasain (kp 23/01/2023)

State of investment : National and international economic uncertainty forces investors to hold their new investment plans (ae 23/01/2023)

FDI pledges decline 43.27% in first half of FY 2022/23 : Foreign investors pledged to invest Rs 17.30 billion in Nepal in the first six months (ae 19/01/2023)

Automobile importers warned to clear custom yards or face fine (ae 18/01/2023)

Merger in Insurance Sector: Prime Life, Union Life, and Gurans Life sign final merger deal (ae 17/01/2023)

Industries based in Lumbini underperforming: NRB report (ae 16/01/2023)

NRB unveils stricter measures on investment abroad (rep 13/01/2023)

Industries reeling under nine-hour power cuts (ht 11/01/2023)

Is NRB Directive on Working Capital Loan Private Sector-friendly?, by Shankar Man Singh (rep 09/01/2023)

Restaurants adding VAT on menu price to face fines : VAT and service charge are included in the meal prices, and restaurants cannot issue bills with extra taxes, officials say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 07/01/2023)

Capacity utilization of Bagmati Province Industries stood at 47.4 percent in last FY (ae 06/01/2023)

Industries in Madhes Province: Average capacity utilization increased by 10 percent in last FY (ae 05/01/2023)

Dividend payment by state-owned enterprises drops to 13-year low ; The low rate of return has raised questions over whether the government should keep throwing good money after bad to save poorly run companies, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 24/12/2022)

Nepal ranks way down in digital entrepreneurship and innovation : The Himalayan republic is 104th among 113 economies in digital environments, and 111th among 132 countries in innovation, reports show, by Krishana Prasain (kp 22/12/2022)

Cooperatives hit by the country’s worsening economic conditions, increasing number facing financial problems (rep 21/12/2022)

Digital payments drop, overturning expectations of spending surge : Online payments during the period mid-October to mid-November fell to Rs3.94 trillion from Rs4.93 trillion last year, by Krishana Prasain (kp 20/12/2022)

Solar power developers demand NEA to return to old PPA rate (ae 20/12/2022)

Government apathy leads to a series of Cooperatives collapse (ae 20/12/2022)

Through e‑commerce, governments can generate opportunities for entrepreneurs, says Dr Adhikari : “A policy and regulatory framework that helps to enhance access to and affordability of the internet for women can enable more women to join the e‑commerce platform,” according to Dr Adhikari (nlt 18/12/2022)

Investment pledges plunge amid global economic slowdown : Nepal received FDI assurances worth Rs11.60 billion in the first four months, according to the Department of Industry, by Krishana Prasain (kp 14/12/2022)

Nepali apparel manufacturers miss out on sales boom : Clothing makers were unable to ramp up production amid a surge in demand because of a shortage of raw materials, by Subin Adhikari (kp 13/12/2022)

Airline magnate’s Arju brand long-grain rice to hit store shelves next month : ‘We don’t buy paddy from the Indian market. We encourage farmers to produce it,’ says Birendra Bahadur Basnet, managing director of Buddha Air, about his rice mill venture, by Sangam Prasain (kp 12/12/2022)

Tiles production begins in Nepal (kh 12/12/2022)

Why informal enterprises operate informally? How can they be formalized? The informal economy accounts for 38 percent of Nepal’s GDP. Nepal needs a policy framework for informal and microenterprises, by Ashesh Shrestha (nlt 12/12/2022)

Support Startups For Business Growth, by Rajendra Chataut (rn 11/12/2022)

Outsourced delivery services take off as e-commerce flourishes in urban areas : PickNDrop has been selected among the top five in the start-up category for this year’s ICT Awards, by Pawan Pandey (kp 07/12/2022)

Slump in power use sign of economic woes : Factories are running below capacity, businesses are down for the lack of loans, by Prithvi Man Shrestha (kp 26/11/2022)

Govt removes minimum threshold for NRN investment through investment companies (rep 16/11/2022)

IIN to promote FDI, equitable economic growth of Nepal (kh 15/11/2022)

What ails Nepali start-ups? It is not good when entrepreneurs have to use software unapproved by the government, by Roshee Lamichhane (kp 14/11/2022)

Sanitary pad vending machines help to keep girls in school : Local units, social organisations and schools are the largest buyers of the vending machines, the manufacturer says, by Pawan Pandey (kp 10/11/2022)

Import ban results in closure of 58 motor dealers across country (rn 10/11/2022), Import ban pushes automobile sector to the brink, Automobile Association says : “At least 58 dealers across the country have been shut already. If the situation persists, at least 100 dealers will be closed in a month," NADA says (nlt 11/11/2022)

State-owned Udayapur Cement Factory in deep financial crisis, by Dilip Poudel (rep 08/11/2022)

Nepal tightens business visa rules for foreign investors to prevent misuse of the permit : Officials said the Industry Department got tough following rising cases of investment pledges not being fulfilled, by Krishana Prasain (kp 06/11/2022)

Digital economy overtakes e-commerce legislation : The proliferation of online shopping and e-retailers has made e-commerce laws urgently necessary, insiders say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 04/11/2022)

High interest rates make life hard for businesses : When faced with a shortfall of loanable funds, banks raise the deposit interest rates to encourage people to increase their deposits, report says, by Krishana Prasain (kp 01/11/2022), High rates exacerbate woes for industries, by Sangay Sherpa (ht 02/11/2022)

Brick industrialist says: half of last year's bricks are still left, what to do this year?, by Krishna Kisi (rep 30/10/2022)

Flower garlands worth Rs 135 million likely to be sold during Tihar (kh 26/10/2022)

Udayapur Cement seeks Rs500 million loan to replace obsolete equipment : The factory has a production capacity of 800 tonnes daily, but it cannot run at full capacity because of old machinery, by Krishana Prasain and Dilliram Khatiwada (kp 24/10/2022)

Flower vendors turn roaming salespersons as Kathmandu bans sidewalk shops : Footpaths that would be full of flower sellers during Tihar are almost empty. It’s a different picture in Lalitpur, by Anup Ojha (24/10/2022)

Traders doubtful about Tihar sales after dour Dashain : The government’s constrictive trade policy has dampened the market mood, industry insiders say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 17/10/2022)

FNCCI and IFC join hands to produce a report on state of private sector in Nepal (rep 15/10/2022)

Nepal realizes only one-third of the FDI commitments: NRB (rep 15/10/2022)

Minimum foreign investment amount cut to Rs20 million : The lowered minimum has failed to enthuse the private sector because of inconsistency in government policy, by Krishana Prasain (kp 15/10/2022)

Automobile sector in crisis due to import ban, by Nagendra Upahdyaya (rep 11/10/2022)

NOC gets Rs 1.6 billion monthly profit (kh 08/10/2022)

Festive offers and schemes fail to stimulate customers : Dealers unveil their promotional schemes during this time of the year because people have money in their pockets from the Dashain bonus, by Krishana Prasain (kp 03/10/2022)

Extra charge cannot be added to menu, court rules : A Kathmandu District Court verdict prevents businesses from adding 13 percent VAT and 10 percent service charge to the bill, as they have been doing, by Krishana Prasain (kp 28/09/2022)

Impact Of Interest Hikes On Cooperatives, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 27/09/2022)

KMC monitors market: Inedible food items found in govt-run shops (rep 27/09/2022)

Wilted demand dismays flower traders, by Sangay Sherpa (ht 27/09/2022)

175 firms face the music as market monitoring intensified ahead of festivals (nlt 24/09/2022), Market monitoring : What the govt agencies must understand is that market monitoring should not be a onetime event (ht 26/09/2022)

Young entrepreneurs voice concerns about ailing economy : Business professionals say Nepal’s economic situation is getting worse from bad as they discuss problems facing Province 1 (kp 24/09/2022)

E-commerce watchers expect modest growth due to embargo, inflation : Rising cases of dengue in Kathmandu may also drive shoppers to online stores in a replay of pandemic days, sellers say, by Krishana Prasain (kp 23/09/2022)

No business even during festive time disappoints New Road traders (rep 23/09/2022)

The future of Nepal’s tech industry : Tech brands that rely on a ‘made in Nepal’ sentiment to sustain their businesses are destined to ‘die in Nepal’, by Asmod Karki and Dipta Shah (kp 22/09/2022)

Festival gold sales likely to drop on low supply : The import quota for the yellow metal has been slashed to 10 kg daily leading to less inventory, by Krishana Prasain (kp 20/09/2022)

Street Vendors Left Out In The Cold?, by Parmeshwar Devkota (rn 18/09/2022)

Is FDI really the panacea we seek?, by Prakritee Yonzon (rep 15/09/2022)

Footpath traders picket Kathmandu Metropolis office (kh 15/09/2022)

Nepal’s FDI exceeds Rs 227 billion (kh 13/09/2022), Actual net FDI inflow at only 36.5 per cent of total approval (ht 14/09/2022)

Chinese distributor of Oppo mobile phones in Nepal absconds without paying rent (kh 13/09/2022)

Government decides to build Naubasta Industrial Zone : The Rs9 billion trade infrastructure project in southwest Nepal will create 111 plots ranging in size from 9 to 30 ropanis, by Rupa Gahatraj (kp 11/09/2022)

All you need to know about Special Economic Zones of Nepal (nlt 10/09/2022)

Ministry of Industry, Marma Rural Municipality sign MoU on Yarsagumba conservation (kh 05/09/2022)

NOC owes Rs 21 billion to Indian Oil Corporation (kh 02/09/2022)

“Prosperity is possible only when we sell Nepali products abroad” : 'The country develops when the youths are brought into business', interview with Deepak Raj Joshi (kh 29/08/2022)

Street Vending Integral To Urban Living, by Namrata Sharma (rn 24/08/2022)

Wire factories shut down in protest against higher taxes : The manufacturers based in the Sunsari-Morang industrial corridor accuse the government of raising import and excise duties to protect a handful of factories, by Binod Bhandari and Pawan Pandey (kp 16/08/2022)

Nepal waits for consumer courts while business malpractices soar : Consumer rights activists accuse the government of holding back on setting up consumer courts due to lobbying by manufacturers and traders, by Krishana Prasain (kp 15/08/2022), Consumer courts and rights : The lack of strict implementation of laws has allowed dishonest traders to go scot-free (kp 16/08/2022)