Economic News

NMB Bank has launched Soft POS for Contactless Payments

५ मंसिर २०८२, बिहीबार १९:५१

NMB Bank has launched Soft POS (Software Point-of-Sale) system, revolutionizing the country’s digital payments landscape. This innovative solution transforms any NFC-enabled Android smartphone into a secure POS terminal, enabling merchants to accept contactless payments from Debit or Credit cards without...

E-Governance Board Hosts National Data Exchange Platform and Data Interoperability Discussions in Nepal

११ भाद्र २०८२, बुधबार ०६:०२

Kathmandu, Nepal- The E-Governance Board in Nepal organized multi stakeholder discussions on the National Data Exchange Platform and Data Interoperability, aiming to simplify government services, improve transparency, and enhance digital governance. Nepal is taking a decisive step toward digital transformation...

Greentech for Women Hosts “EmpowerHER: High-Level Policy Dialogue” to Advance Media and Information Literacy for Women in Nepal

२८ श्रावण २०८२, मंगलवार १९:३५

Kathmandu, Nepal – On August 12, 2025, Greentech for Women, “with the support of UNESCO Global Youth Grant Scheme” “Powering Up MIL against Discrimination” convened the “EmpowerHER: High-Level Policy Dialogue” at the Ball Room I in the Plaza Hotel, Lalitupr. The...

Visa opens office in Kathmandu to deepen commitment to Nepal Welcomes Manoj Thapa as Visa’s Head of Nepal business

२२ श्रावण २०८२, बुधबार १०:४८

Kathmandu: Visa (NYSE: V), the global leader in digital payments has formally opened its dedicated Nepal office in Kathmandu. The inauguration of Visa’s Nepal office underscores the company’s long-term commitment to supporting the country’s journey toward a cashless economy. This...

TikTok Launches Guide to Combat Misinformation During Monsoon Floods in Nepal

३१ असार २०८२, मंगलवार २३:०१

New search feature connects users to sources of verified information and support  during monsoon flood season Kathmandu – TikTok today announced the launch of a new search guide designed to help users in Nepal access authoritative and up-to-date information during...

Regional Workshop Promotes Climate-Smart Crop Protection Through Nature-Based Solutions

३१ असार २०८२, मंगलवार १८:४२

A regional training workshop on Climate-Smart Crop Protection Focusing on Nature-Based Solutions concluded successfully in Pokhara, in presence of government officials, technical experts, researchers, development partners, and champion farmers to exchange knowledge and build regional capacity on sustainable and eco-friendly...

Empowering Farmer Cooperatives to Build a Better World: Heifer And ICA-AP Launches ‘Seeding Strength’ Campaign

२७ असार २०८२, शुक्रबार ०२:१२

New Delhi| July 9, 2025 — Heifer International in Asia, in collaboration with the International Cooperative Alliance – Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP), officially launched the Seeding Strength: Empowering Farmer Cooperatives – a regional awareness campaign, at a virtual event that...

Green Climate Fund Approves $36.1 Million To Help Nepal Protect Lives and Livelihoods From Glacial Flood Risks

१७ असार २०८२, मंगलवार १२:४८

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a $36.1 million grant to help Nepal reduce the growing threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), a major and accelerating climate risk in the Himalayas. The approval marks a new chapter in...

strengthening data systems to support Nepal’s agriculture sector and explored opportunities for collaboration in improving the quality, accessibility, and use of agricultural statistics

१४ जेष्ठ २०८२, बुधबार १५:३५

Mr Ken Shimizu, FAO Representative in Bhutan and Nepal 🇳🇵 paid a courtesy call to Mr. Madhu Sudan Burlakoti, Chief Statistician and his team at the National Statistics Office. The meeting was focused on strengthening data systems to support Nepal’s...