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Nepal's Social Security Fund: Strong Vision, Weak Execution

Nepal's Social Security Fund: Strong Vision, Weak Execution

Nepal's Social Security Fund (SSF) has emerged as a key pillar of the country's welfare ambitions, but policy inconsistencies, restrictions on contributors, and recurring service disruptions are raising concerns about whether the system is meeting the needs of the workers it was designed to protect.

19 days ago
Gold Price Jumps by Rs. 1,600 Per Tola; Silver Also Gains

Gold Price Jumps by Rs. 1,600 Per Tola; Silver Also Gains

Gold and silver prices increased in the Nepali market on Sunday, with gold rising by Rs. 1,600 per tola and silver gaining Rs. 60 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.

19 days ago
Once a Nepali, Always a Nepali': Finance Minister Calls on Diaspora to Invest

Once a Nepali, Always a Nepali': Finance Minister Calls on Diaspora to Invest

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has reaffirmed the government's commitment to the principle of "Once a Nepali, Always a Nepali," urging the Nepali diaspora to actively contribute to the country's development and investment opportunities.

19 days ago
Trump Says Iran 'More Serious' as Nuclear Talks Continue

Trump Says Iran 'More Serious' as Nuclear Talks Continue

US President Donald Trump says ongoing negotiations with Iran are showing signs of progress, while emphasizing that Washington remains fully prepared for military action if diplomacy fails.

19 days ago
Five Ride-Sharing Firms Apply for Registration in Gandaki

Five Ride-Sharing Firms Apply for Registration in Gandaki

Five ride-sharing companies have applied for registration in Gandaki Province after the provincial government introduced Nepal's first legal framework for regulating ride-sharing and self-drive services.

21 days ago
NRB Reissues Rules on Bringing Foreign Currency Into and Out of Nepal

NRB Reissues Rules on Bringing Foreign Currency Into and Out of Nepal

Nepal Rastra Bank has republished its guidelines on carrying foreign and Indian currency across Nepal's borders, reminding travelers to comply with existing declaration and exchange regulations.

21 days ago
Nepal’s Capital Market Faces Leadership Vacuum at NEPSE and CDSC

Nepal’s Capital Market Faces Leadership Vacuum at NEPSE and CDSC

Nepal's two key capital market institutions—NEPSE and CDSC—are operating without permanent chief executives, raising concerns over delayed reforms and market governance.

21 days ago
Nepal Blocks Over 223,000 Illegal Betting and Scam Platforms

Nepal Blocks Over 223,000 Illegal Betting and Scam Platforms

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority has blocked more than 223,000 illegal betting websites and apps as part of a government-led crackdown on online gambling, scams, and unauthorized financial transactions.

21 days ago
PM Balen Shah to Hold Talks with Export Industry Leaders

PM Balen Shah to Hold Talks with Export Industry Leaders

Prime Minister Balen Shah is set to meet representatives of Nepal's key export industries to discuss challenges, policy reforms, and measures to strengthen the country's export sector.

21 days ago
Gold Price Drops Rs. 5,800 Per Tola in Nepal

Gold Price Drops Rs. 5,800 Per Tola in Nepal

Gold and silver prices fell sharply in the Nepali market on Friday, with gold declining by Rs. 5,800 per tola and silver dropping by Rs. 155 per tola.

21 days ago
Nepal’s EV Imports Decline as Fuel Vehicle Demand Rebounds

Nepal’s EV Imports Decline as Fuel Vehicle Demand Rebounds

Nepal imported vehicles worth over Rs. 103 billion in the last fiscal year, with electric four-wheelers declining while demand for fuel-powered vehicles regained momentum.

21 days ago
Oil Prices Hit $100 as Middle East Tensions Raise Global Inflation Fears

Oil Prices Hit $100 as Middle East Tensions Raise Global Inflation Fears

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has pushed Brent crude to $100 per barrel for the first time since May, fueling concerns over higher inflation, energy costs, and economic uncertainty.

21 days ago