WASHINGTON, May 7: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved an $80 million development policy credit for Nepal to strengthen the stability of its financial sector, diversify financial solutions, and enhance access to financial services.

KATHMANDU, May 7: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday increased marginally by 2.06 points to close at 1,960.81 points.

NIC Asia honors nat’l women's football team

Published On: May 7, 2024 03:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 7: NIC Asia Bank, emphasizing its slogan 'Bank pani saathi pani, ramro pani hamro pani’, organized a felicitation program to honor the national women’s football team of Nepal which participated in the 73rd edition of WAFF Women’s Championship held in Saudi Arabia, and emerged as the runner-up.

Pathao Nepal introduces Car Plus option

Published On: May 7, 2024 03:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: Pathao Nepal, renowned for its five-year tenure in ride-sharing services, has unveiled its Car Plus option starting this Monday.

Gold price increases by Rs 800 per tola

Published On: May 7, 2024 12:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 7: The price of gold increased by Rs 800 per tola in the domestic market today.

POKHARA, May 7: Bijay KC, a trekking entrepreneur currently en route to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), is experiencing firsthand the impact of air pollution on tourism. While leading a group of domestic tourists on a trek to the base camp, he observed a notable decline in visibility and clarity, KC shared while returning to Pokhara.

KATHMANDU, May 7: Despite positive internal and external economic indicators, the business environment remains stagnant, impacting various sectors including real estate. Despite some policy-related reforms, the anticipated progress in the real estate sector has yet to materialize.

SEBON reducing stockbrokers’ commission from May 14

Published On: May 7, 2024 10:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 7:The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) is revising the commission rates of stockbrokers effective from May 14.

KATHMANDU, May 6: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday declined 15.62 points to close at 1,958.75 points.

IRD reports increase in tax revenue

Published On: May 6, 2024 07:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 6: The revenue collected from the taxpayer offices across the country has increased this fiscal year compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.