Updates on Nepal-China recent engagement
A shipment containing 15 metric tonnes of turmeric powder imported from Vietnam arrived at the Tatopani border point via Chinas Tianjin Port on September 6. …
Highlights from the new census: The shifts in Nepal’s agriculture landscape
The seventh national sample agriculture census (2021/22) is out. Conducted every 10 years by the National Statistics Office (previously Central Bureau of Statistics), the new …
Mugu district connects with the national grid
Mugu, a Karnali Province district, finally has a national grid connection after the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) extended the transmission line to Gamgadhi, its district …
“Populist politics will further drive migration”
In this sixth episode of the FSi podcast, we have Lekh Nath Paudel as our guest. He is a political economist, who did his PhD …
Diktel farmers get Kisan Credit Card
Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality in Khotang district of Koshi Province, in collaboration with Global IME Bank and RD Innovative Solution, issued credit cards to 21 …
How is the pesticide use in Nepal’s farm
According to the recently released National Sample Census of Agriculture 2021/22, 47.9% of farm holdings grow vegetables. Out of the total holdings growing vegetables, 26.7% …
Government issuing debentures worth Rs 10 billion, again
This fiscal year (2023/24) the government has announced an expenditure plan (budget) of Rs 1.75 trillion, among which it will raise Rs 1.24 trillion in …
“There are several reasons Nepal should prioritise Nepal-Swiss ties”
In this fifth episode of the FSi podcast, we talk with Sushil Thapa, Vice-President of the Nepal-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the past …
SEBON’s new amendment paves way for issuing ‘green bonds’. What is a green bond?
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has revised its Initial Public Offering (IPO) regulations through the seventh amendment to the regulations on securities registration and …
NRB introduces stringent directives for non-performing loan categorisation
The central bank has introduced stringent rules to minimise credit risk and ensure a sound financial system. Any non-performing loans (NPLs) can be recategorised under …
What are ‘Non-Performing Loans’ and ‘Loan Loss Provision’?
Non-performing loans (NPLs), also known as bad loans, are loans that are in default or at the risk of defaulting when they are not serviced …
Indian cabinet approves 10-year power purchase agreement with Nepal
The Indian cabinet has approved an agreement to purchase 10,000 MW of electricity from Nepal in the next 10 years. Nepals ambassador to India, Dr. …
