The scale of these plans is astounding: new international airports are being built, trans-Himalayan highways and railways are being designed, giant hydroelectric power stations
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Comprehensive analysis of Nepal’s economic landscape, financial markets, and global trade impacts. We provide data-driven insights for investors and decision-makers navigating the local and international economy.
Strengthening Nepal’s Domestic Supply Chains: Opportunities and Obstacles to Reducing Import Dependency
Nepal’s economy is characterized as import-oriented and remittance-dependent. The country faces a significant trade deficit, which has crossed NPR 1,256 billion in the first ten months of the 2024/25 financial year.
Digital Rupee on the Horizon? Potential and Risks of the National Bank of Nepal’s CBDC for the Country’s Financial System
The global financial system is on the verge of significant transformations, largely driven by the rapid development of digital technologies. One of the most discussed innovations in recent years has been the concept of central bank digital currencies (CBDC).
Nepal’s Anti-Corruption Crackdown: Imitation or Real Breakthrough?
Nepal has consistently ranked poorly over the years, reflecting deep-seated perceptions of public sector corruption.
Nepal in the Great Eurasian Solitaire: Strategic Position in the New “Great Game” Between India, China and the West
To understand the balance of power on this complex board, it is necessary to analyze the goals, tools and risks associated with each of the key players.
Nepal’s Hydropower Potential: New Mega Projects in a Changing Regional Environment Energy
The central question facing Nepal and its international partners is the viability of these capital-intensive megaprojects. This article offers an in-depth analysis of this question through the lens of three interrelated and critical factors
Nepal Between India and China: How Will the Geopolitical Affect the Country’s Domestic Politics and Economic in 2025?
For decades, Nepal has skillfully navigated between Delhi and Beijing, maintaining a fragile balance. But the stakes are higher than ever.
Agricultural Sector in Challenge of Modernization: How Effective are New Technologies and Government Subsidies in Nepal?
Despite its importance, Nepal’s agricultural sector faces a number of serious challenges. One of the key ones is low productivity and crop yields.
Bank branches in the era of “Digital First”: How can banks transform their physical network to loyalty and profitability?
The evolution of banking in Nepal, like many countries around the world, is characterized by a rapid shift from traditional service models to digital technologies.
Inclusivity in Nepalese Politics: Real Representation or Formal Quotas for Women?
After a decade of civil conflict, Nepal embarked on a path of profound transformation, culminating in the adoption of a new constitution in 2015.