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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

Investment in hospitality industry over five trillion rupees, generates 326 billion in output

According to the NSO (2024), the accommodation and food service sector contributes around 1.96% to the total GDP.

Economy the_farsight

Government must move with incremental growth targets, presses think tank IIDS

The second IIDS Policy Conclave proposed revisions in the government’s 15th periodic plan under ‘Nepal Vision 2100’, adducing government targets for 2100 overambitious.

Economy Vivek Baranwal

Nepal’s high inflation, high borrowing cost and pay gap trap

Nepal’s economy has long functioned under a high-cost environment (high inflation and high interest rate) despite being fairly manageable and at pay levels that are …

Economy Sabin Jung Pande

Your Excellency! We want your aid once again

BP Highway is a prime example of Nepal’s failure on learning technology and ramping up its construction abilities, leaving the country ever reliant on external …

Economy Vivek Baranwal

Almost 70% of the Nepali diaspora in the US migrated post-2010: a report

Over 5.3 million Nepalis applied for the EDV program between 2012 and 2021.

Economy Vivek Baranwal

Neglected flames: Nepal’s wildfire crisis

This year, 2024, Nepal grappled with another alarming surge in wildfires recorded in recent years, which claimed several lives, and endangered communities. As with almost …

Environment Ruchi Dhital

What does its first-ever credit rating mean for Nepal?

Nepal’s credit rating is a key milestone in its ongoing, albeit slow, efforts to attract foreign capital.

Economy the_farsight

Remittance surges to Rs 407.31 billion; food inflation shows a modest drop

Nepal Rastra Bank published figures on key macroeconomic indicators in its latest report on Tuesday.

Economy the_farsight

September disaster causes an estimated loss of Rs 46.68 billion

“Physical infrastructure worth Rs 38.92 billion damaged, accounting 83.4% of the total estimated loss.”

Economy the_farsight

Carbon trading plan, ex-situ forest conservation in fiscal plan 2024/25

The country is set to receive payment of $11 million in carbon trading this year while its fiscal plan hints on carbon trading through the …

Environment Vivek Baranwal

An overview of Nepal’s poverty status

20.27% of the population is poor, says the Nepal Living Standard Survey-IV released in June 2024 with the highest concentration of the poor in Madhesh …

Economy the_farsight

"Nepal needs direct access to finance from global pool for disasters"

An interview with Anil Pokhrel, the chief executive of the central resource agency — National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)

Interview Sabin Jung Pande