Nepal’s cement industry faces a saturation crisis, leading to M&As among 20 firms as they seek BIS certification or risk extinction.
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Domestic Tourism: A Lifeline or a Growth Driver? Assessing the Real Contribution of Nepalese to the Tourism Industry
When it comes to tourism in Nepal, the imagination usually conjures up images of foreign trekkers conquering the snow-capped Himalayan peaks or pilgrims from around the world heading to the holy shrines of Lumbini.
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).
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.
Smart tourism in Nepal: AI, VR tech and mobile apps really help attract customers and improve service?
Which technologies really help attract more clients, improve the quality of service and increase the profitability of the Nepalese tourism business, and which ones risk remaining just a fashionable but ineffective investment?
Awakening the “sleeping giant”: a roadmap for the development of the insurance market in Nepal – from innovative products
The agricultural sector suffers from the effects of climate change, including droughts, floods and other natural disasters, while the flow of remittances can be unstable due to global economic downturns or political changes in the host countries.
Nepal’s Cooperative Sector (Sahakari): A Hidden Threat to Financial Stability or an Untapped Engine for Inclusive Growth?
The cooperative movement in Nepal has a long history, formally beginning in the 1950s, and was initially focused on meeting the needs of the rural population in the agricultural sector.
Visit Nepal 2.0: Learning from Past Campaigns and Developing a New National Tourism Promotion
There is a need for “Visit Nepal 2.0” – not just another campaign, but a fundamental paradigm shift. This new strategy should shift the focus from quantity to creating a high-quality, sustainable and, as a result, high-revenue tourism product.
Next-Generation Remittances: How Fintech Transforming the Market in Nepal – Opportunities for Banks
The digital transformation of the remittance sector offers significant opportunities for Nepal’s commercial banks. These include expanding their customer base, especially among the younger generation
Green Finance for a Sustainable Nepal: Assessing the Banking Sector’s to Finance Green Projects
The key findings indicate that despite the emergence of building blocks for green finance, such as dedicated credit products and green bond issuance, the banking sector faces significant systemic challenges.