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Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investment Summit approaches

KATHMANDU, April 20: Despite the private sector’s recommendations to amend about two dozen laws to promote both foreign and domestic investment in the country, the government has yet to make any amendments. With only nine days remaining for the start of the Nepal Investment Summit-2024, where the government aims to attract foreign investment, the private sector is worried due to the absence of legal reforms.
Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investment Summit approaches


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Published On: April 20, 2024 08:35 AM NPT

Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investment Summit approaches
Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investment Summit approaches

KATHMANDU, April 20: Despite the private sector’s recommendations to amend about two dozen laws to promote both foreign and domestic investment in the country, the...
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Published On: April 14, 2024 09:15 PM NPT

Persistent delays plague road projects by Indian construction companies
Persistent delays plague road projects by Indian construction companies

KATHMANDU, April 14: Under-construction road projects undertaken by Indian construction companies are facing significant delays. This is particularly true for projects contracted to joint ventures...
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Published On: April 7, 2024 08:00 AM NPT

Tobacco use on the rise in Nepal, 34.1% of population addicted
Tobacco use on the rise in Nepal, 34.1% of population addicted

KATHMANDU, April 7: A recent survey in Nepal has revealed that 34.1 percent of the population engages in the use of tobacco products in various...
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Published On: April 6, 2024 05:45 PM NPT

The Long Aisle Leading to Nepal’s First Same-Sex Marriages
The Long Aisle Leading to Nepal’s First Same-Sex Marriages

The country long seen as a beacon for LGBTQI rights in South Asia still has no law recognizing same-sex marriage. Here's how two couples broke...
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Published On: April 6, 2024 08:45 AM NPT

Construction of major road projects undertaken by Chinese companies faces inordinate delays
Construction of major road projects undertaken by Chinese companies faces inordinate delays

KATHMANDU, April 6: Chinese construction companies have been delaying the construction of significant and strategically important road projects in Nepal, with several issues arising in...
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Published On: April 6, 2024 07:45 AM NPT

National pride projects’ costs skyrocket by Rs 1,050 billion, putting strain on state economy
National pride projects’ costs skyrocket by Rs 1,050 billion, putting strain on state economy

KATHMANDU, April 6: The cost of the projects of national pride has increased by over Rs 1,050 billion due to the non-completion of their construction...
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Published On: March 14, 2024 07:35 AM NPT

'Creating a conducive environment crucial for fostering investment'
'Creating a conducive environment crucial for fostering investment'

There is an urgent need to boost both domestic and foreign investments in Nepal to propel economic development and prosperity given the fact that the...
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Published On: March 14, 2024 07:35 AM NPT

'Govt should support IT and green energy investment for economic transformation'
'Govt should support IT and green energy investment for economic transformation'

In 2022, Nepal generated half a billion dollars through IT exports. According to IIDS research, the credibility of experts in the IT industry has increased...
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Published On: March 13, 2024 08:50 PM NPT

FinMin Pun linked to a gold smuggling network!
FinMin Pun linked to a gold smuggling network!

KATHMANDU, March 13: In the ongoing investigation by Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), it's been discovered that Finance Minister Barshaman Pun has been in...
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Published On: March 12, 2024 01:35 PM NPT

Maoist lawmaker Narayan Prasad Dahal elected as National Assembly Chairman
Maoist lawmaker Narayan Prasad Dahal elected as National Assembly Chairman

KATHMANDU, March 12: CPN (Maoist Center) lawmaker Narayan Prasad Dahal has been elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly after defeating Nepali Congress (NC)...
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