Economy

World Bank projects Nepal's economic growth to slow amid political transition

Kathmandu, Nov 13: The World Bank (WB) has said that reflecting the recent unrest and heightened political and economic uncertainty, Nepal's real GDP growth is projected to slow to 2.1...

Kaligandaki corridor: Lasti-Beni section being blacktopped

Kaligandaki corridor: Lasti-Beni section being blacktopped

Myagdi, Nov 13: The Lasti-Beni section under the Kaligandaki corridor is being blacktopped.This is the main road connecting Maldhunga-Beni and Mustang to the national highway.Information Officer of the Beni-Jomsom-Korola Road...
Toyota announces $10 bn US investment

Toyota announces $10 bn US investment

Japanese auto giant Toyota said Thursday it will invest $10 billion in the United States, confirming earlier comments from President Donald Trump on a visit to Asia.Trump last month created...
Gold, silver price increases

Gold, silver price increases

Kathmandu, Nov 13: The price of gold and silver has increased in the domestic market today as compared to Wednesday.According to the Federation of Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the...
Industrial and tourism fair kicks off in Kanchanpur

Industrial and tourism fair kicks off in Kanchanpur

Kanchanpur, Nov 12: The third Shuklaphanta industrial and tourism fair kicked off at Jhalari in the district on Tuesday. The fair is organized by Shuklaphanta Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Promotion...
Bangladesh's liquor industry a surprising success

Bangladesh's liquor industry a surprising success

Syrupy aromas drift across the guarded compound of Bangladesh's only licensed distillery, a state-owned producer posting record profits in the Muslim-majority nation, where Islamists are staging a political comeback.That's a...
Gold price slightly declines

Gold price slightly declines

Kathmandu, Nov 12: The price of gold has seen a slight drop in the domestic market today compared to Tuesday.According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association,...