KATHMANDU, April 6: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has projected an investment of Rs 9,246.39 billion in the next five years during the implementation of the country’s 15th development plan.

In most cases, governments are seeking to increase their share of profits, rather than all-out resource nationalism, although Mongolia has been trying to nationalize a stake in a copper mine.

Govt to align upcoming budget with 15th periodic plan

Published On: April 5, 2019 03:30 AM NPT By: Sagar Ghimire

KATHMANDU, April 5: The National Development Council (NDC) meeting has endorsed the approach paper of 15th National Plan and a long-term vision paper with various 'ambitious' targets like achieving 10.2 percent economic growth and raising per capita income to $1,600 by the end of the five-year plan, among others.

Nepse ends the week flat

Published On: April 5, 2019 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 5: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) finished flat on Thursday -- the last trading day of the week. The benchmark index fell sharply in initial trading, shedding almost 6 points.

Sajha Yatayat brings 20 more new city buses

Published On: April 4, 2019 05:36 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 4: Sajha Yatayat has added 20 new city buses in its fleet of buses operating in Kathmandu Valley. The buses have been brought from India and have now arrived at Raxaul.

KATHMANDU, April 4: Progress in development indicators of the country’s 14th development plan have been more satisfactory compared to those in the past plan periods, according to a report of National Planning Commission.

‘SAFA International Conference 2019’ on Thursday

Published On: April 4, 2019 08:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 4: South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) is organizing an international conference in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Capacity of Gautam Buddha Int'l Airport being expanded

Published On: April 4, 2019 04:00 AM NPT By: MOHAMMAD HABIB

BHAIRAHAWA, April 4: The capacity of Gautam Buddha International Airport, a national pride project that is currently under construction, is being expanded even before the completion of construction.

KATHMANDU, April 3: Economist and former Finance Minister Dr Prakash Chandra Lohani has criticized the government for lacking the proper vision for the economic growth of the country.

Economic growth rate estimated to be 6.2 percent

Published On: April 3, 2019 07:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 3: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has estimated Nepal's economy to grow at 6.2% in fiscal year (FY) 2019 and 6.3% in FY 2020.