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NRB study reveals dire financial conditions of Pokhara Finance, Narayani Development Bank, and Janaki Finance

The NRB’s in-depth study about Pokhara Finance, Narayani Development Bank, and Janaki Finance has found that these financial institutions are in dire straits.
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ECONOMY

Stocks eke out meager gain

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: The Nepali equity market experienced a slightly volatile session on Wednesday as the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index swung between positive and negative territory.
Aug 02, 2018
ECONOMY

“Implement minimum wage in tea sector without delay”

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Members of a tripartite plus task force on quality tea have stressed the need to implement the recently announced minimum wage for workers.
Aug 02, 2018
ECONOMY

Industrial firms asked to submit reports online

KATHMANDU, August 2: All industries will have to submit their progress reports of the Fiscal Year 2017/18 to the government by mid-January 2019, according to a provision of Industrial Enterprise Act 2073 BS that came into force from the past fiscal year.
Aug 02, 2018
ECONOMY

Samsung launches Galaxy J8 in Nepali Market

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Samsung has announced the availability of Samsung Galaxy J8 in Nepali market. Galaxy J8, which is a part of the new Infinity series of models from Samsung, was announced a few times back along with Galaxy J6.
Aug 01, 2018
ECONOMY

Bestinet fails to reverse Nepal’s worker ban

MALAYSIA, Aug 1: A meeting between Bestinet Sdn Bhd and Nepal government officials to reverse a decision to bar its workers from coming to Malaysia has failed to yield any result.
Aug 01, 2018
ECONOMY, WORLD

U.S. considering even higher tariffs on $200 billion in Chin...

WASHINGTON DC, Aug 1:The Trump administration is considering more than doubling its planned tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports, ratcheting up pressure on Beijing to return to the negotiating table, three people familiar with the internal deliberations said.
Aug 01, 2018
ECONOMY

Motihari-Amlekhgunj pipeline laying works affected

BIRGUNJ, Aug 1: Incessant rainfall has affected the installation of petroleum pipelines from Motihari of India to Amlekhgunj of Bara.
Aug 01, 2018
ECONOMY

Bearish spell continues in Nepse

KATHMANDU, August 1: Stocks traded slightly higher for the first half of the trading session on Tuesday. Despite gaining more than 2 points at the beginning of the session, the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index pared its initial gains mid-session and maintained negative bias throughout th...
Aug 01, 2018
ECONOMY

BAW opens new outlet in Kalimati

KATHMANDU, August 1: Balaju Auto Works Pvt Ltd (BAW), a subsidiary of Agni Group and the authorized service center of Mahindra vehicles in Nepal, has opened its new outlet at Kuleshwar in Kathmandu for supply of spare parts, accessories and engine oil.
Aug 01, 2018
ECONOMY

Sprite launches new consumer scheme

KATHMANDU, August 1: Sprite has launched a new promotional campaign named "Refresh N' Recharge Offer". Issuing a statement last week, Sprite, a soft drink from the Coca-Cola, said that consumers can enjoy Sprite, Coke or Fanta during this season and stand a chance to win free mobile recharge coupons...
Aug 01, 2018