NEPALGUNJ, July 3: Goods are easily smuggled through the Nepalgunj border in western Nepal, which is connected to India. The smugglers have effectively engaged the customs officials, security personnel and others to smuggle large quantities of goods.

No visible effect on economy from high teledensity

Published On: June 18, 2016 07:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 18: With more players in the market, cheaper call rates and growing consumerism, subscription to voice telephony services in Nepal has outnumbered its total population.

Loose regulation makes Nepal profitable prospect: NRB chief

Published On: June 18, 2016 06:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 17: While investors keep saying that investing in infrastructure in Nepal is challenging, the central bank governor says that the country is profitable to invest in as there aren’t enough and stringent laws and regulations here.

HUAWEI Y3 II AT RS 9,000

Published On: June 17, 2016 09:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: Targeting the entry-level Nepali smartphone users, Huawei Consumer Business Group has announced the launch of Y3 II -- its latest in the range of smartphones

Ford founding day celebrated

Published On: June 17, 2016 09:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 17: Ford Motor Company and its local partner GO Ford Thursday celebrated the founding day of Ford in Nepal.  Too mark Ford's 113 year history, a Heritage Month celebration will be held through June, Ford said in a statement on Thursday.

Inflation still in double digits

Published On: June 17, 2016 10:06 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 17: Despite government's claims of having cracked its whip at price rises, the country's inflation is hovering at double digits. According to the central bank's macroeconomic update, for the 10th month of the current fiscal year, consumer price inflation stood at 10 percent.

Nepal, US affirm trade potential

Published On: June 17, 2016 10:02 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 17: The second US-Nepal Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) council meeting, held in the US capital -- Washington, DC, affirmed both the countries' belief that the bilateral trade and investment relationship has great potential that can be realized through adoption of enabling policies.

Obi Worldphone enters Nepal

Published On: June 17, 2016 10:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 17: The Silicon Valley-based smartphone-maker Obi Worldphone has announced its entry into the Nepal market. Issuing a statement on Thursday, Obi Worldphone -- a company founded by Apple Inc ex-CEO John Sculley -- said it had partnered with Jyoti Group subsidiary Starck Tech and launched two of its signature smartphones -- the SF1 and the SJ1.5.

Dragonair Awards Its Top-Performing Agents In Nepal

Published On: June 17, 2016 09:42 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 17: Dragonair said Thursday it had honored its top-performing passenger and cargo agents in Nepal on Wednesday for their service to passengers and contribution to the success of Dragonair in the Nepali market in 2015.

Tata Motors showroom in Dang

Published On: June 17, 2016 09:24 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 17: Tata Motors Wednesday opened a new showroom in Dang.

CG opens NXT GEN outlet in Jhamsikhel

Published On: June 16, 2016 10:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 16: CG Motocorp, A part of Chaudhary Group and a Suzuki car importer in Nepal, opened an outlet dubbed NXT GEN in Jhamsikhel on Wednesday.