Nepal's tourism records modest growth in 2025; Reaches 96.8% of pre-pandemic levels

Nepal's tourism records modest growth in 2025; Reaches 96.8% of pre-pandemic levels

Nepal welcomed 1,158,459 international visitors in 2025, recording a modest 1% growth over the previous year and achieving 96.8% recovery compared to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to the Tourism Insight report released by the Nepal Tourism Board in January 2026.

Nepal welcomed 1,158,459 international visitors in 2025, recording a modest 1% growth over the previous year and achieving 96.8% recovery compared to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to the Tourism Insight report released by the Nepal Tourism Board in January 2026.

Business 02 Jan, 2026

Gold price rebounds by Rs 2,900 per tola after recent slide

Gold price rebounds by Rs 2,900 per tola after recent slide

Gold price in the domestic market rebounded sharply on Friday, recovering Rs 2,900 per tola after several days of decline that followed its record high of Rs 270,600 per tola on December 28.

Gold price in the domestic market rebounded sharply on Friday, recovering Rs 2,900 per tola after several days of decline that followed its record high of Rs 270,600 per tola on December 28.

Business 02 Jan, 2026

LONGi, MOGHA Renewables announce strategic partnership, launch Hi-MO X-10 Solar Panels in Nepal

LONGi, MOGHA Renewables announce strategic partnership, launch Hi-MO X-10 Solar...

LONGi and MOGHA Renewables today announced a strategic partnership and the official launch of the Hi-MO X-10 solar panels in Nepal, marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy transition.

LONGi and MOGHA Renewables today announced a strategic partnership and the official launch of the Hi-MO X-10 solar panels in Nepal, marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy transition.

Business 01 Jan, 2026

Minister Kharel inaugurates Ncell's VoLTE capacity expansion in Pokhara

Minister Kharel inaugurates Ncell's VoLTE capacity expansion in Pokhara

Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel on Sunday inaugurated Ncell’s VoLTE Capacity Enhancement Project at the company’s data centre in Pokhara, marking a significant upgrade in Nepal’s telecommunications infrastructure.

Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel on Sunday inaugurated Ncell’s VoLTE Capacity Enhancement Project at the company’s data centre in Pokhara, marking a significant upgrade in Nepal’s telecommunications infrastructure.

Business 01 Jan, 2026

Hulas Steel inaugurates solar power plant at Simara factory

Hulas Steel inaugurates solar power plant at Simara factory

Hulas Steel Industries Limited, Nepal’s first green steel and roofing manufacturer, has inaugurated a solar power plant at its Simara factory, reinforcing its commitment to renewable energy and sustainable industrial practices.

Hulas Steel Industries Limited, Nepal’s first green steel and roofing manufacturer, has inaugurated a solar power plant at its Simara factory, reinforcing its commitment to renewable energy and sustainable industrial practices.

Business 01 Jan, 2026

Gold price extends decline after record high

Gold price extends decline after record high

Gold price continued its downward trend in the domestic market on Thursday, extending losses after touching a historic high of Rs 270,600 per tola on December 28.

Gold price continued its downward trend in the domestic market on Thursday, extending losses after touching a historic high of Rs 270,600 per tola on December 28.

Business 01 Jan, 2026

NOC reduces prices of Petrol, Diesel and Aviation Fuel

NOC reduces prices of Petrol, Diesel and Aviation Fuel

Nepal Oil Corporation has reduced the prices of petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel.

Nepal Oil Corporation has reduced the prices of petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel.

Business 31 Dec, 2025

2025 in review: The year the CIAA took on big corruption at the Special Court

2025 in review: The year the CIAA took on big corruption at the Special Court

As 2025 draws to a close, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) leaves behind a year marked by some of the most consequential corruption prosecutions in recent memory.

As 2025 draws to a close, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) leaves behind a year marked by some of the most consequential corruption prosecutions in recent memory.

Business 31 Dec, 2025

Gold price falls further by Rs 1,100 per tola

Gold price falls further by Rs 1,100 per tola

Gold price in the domestic market declined further on Wednesday, falling by Rs 1,100 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

Gold price in the domestic market declined further on Wednesday, falling by Rs 1,100 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

Business 31 Dec, 2025

Kajaria expands footprint in Eastern Nepal with new showroom in Bhardaha

Kajaria expands footprint in Eastern Nepal with new showroom in Bhardaha

Kajaria, one of Nepal’s leading premium tile brands, has strengthened its presence in eastern Nepal with the inauguration of a new showroom in Bhardaha, Saptari, on Monday.

Kajaria, one of Nepal’s leading premium tile brands, has strengthened its presence in eastern Nepal with the inauguration of a new showroom in Bhardaha, Saptari, on Monday.

Business 31 Dec, 2025

Gold price plummets by Rs 7,900 per tola in sharp one-day fall

Gold price plummets by Rs 7,900 per tola in sharp one-day fall

Gold price in the domestic market witnessed a steep correction on Tuesday, plunging by Rs 7,900 per tola in a single day, as the recent rally lost momentum, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

Gold price in the domestic market witnessed a steep correction on Tuesday, plunging by Rs 7,900 per tola in a single day, as the recent rally lost momentum, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

Business 30 Dec, 2025

Hyatt Place Butwal records strong early response within two months of opening

Hyatt Place Butwal records strong early response within two months of opening

Hyatt Place Butwal has reported strong guest response within just two months of its opening, reflecting growing interest in Butwal as an emerging leisure and transit destination in western Nepal.

Hyatt Place Butwal has reported strong guest response within just two months of its opening, reflecting growing interest in Butwal as an emerging leisure and transit destination in western Nepal.

Business 30 Dec, 2025

Samsung Innovation Campus Nepal completes AI, Big Data programme, launches coding batch

Samsung Innovation Campus Nepal completes AI, Big Data programme, launches coding...

Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) Nepal has completed its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data programme and has launched a new batch for Coding and Programming, as part of its ongoing efforts to build digital skills among Nepali youth.

Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) Nepal has completed its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data programme and has launched a new batch for Coding and Programming, as part of its ongoing efforts to build digital skills among Nepali youth.

Business 30 Dec, 2025

NEPALPAY card gains global acceptance through Discover Network

NEPALPAY card gains global acceptance through Discover Network

Nepal Clearing House Ltd. (NCHL) has announced the commercial rollout of the NEPALPAY Card, Nepal’s national card scheme, with global acceptance through a collaboration with the Discover Network.

Nepal Clearing House Ltd. (NCHL) has announced the commercial rollout of the NEPALPAY Card, Nepal’s national card scheme, with global acceptance through a collaboration with the Discover Network.

Business 30 Dec, 2025

Gold retreats by Rs 600 per tola after record high

Gold retreats by Rs 600 per tola after record high

Gold price in the domestic market declined by Rs 600 per tola on Monday, a day after reaching a record high, indicating a pause in the sharp upward momentum seen over the weeks.

Gold price in the domestic market declined by Rs 600 per tola on Monday, a day after reaching a record high, indicating a pause in the sharp upward momentum seen over the weeks.

Business 29 Dec, 2025

NEPSE gains 47 points as finance sector leads market rally

NEPSE gains 47 points as finance sector leads market rally

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) rose by 47.55 points, or 1.83%, to close at 2,633.42 on Sunday, signaling a broadly positive trading session.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) rose by 47.55 points, or 1.83%, to close at 2,633.42 on Sunday, signaling a broadly positive trading session.

Business 28 Dec, 2025

Cardamom tops Kakarbhitta exports in first five months of FY

Cardamom tops Kakarbhitta exports in first five months of FY

Cardamom has emerged as the leading export commodity from the Kakarbhitta border customs point in the first five months of the current fiscal year, reinforcing its status as the region’s “green gold”.

Cardamom has emerged as the leading export commodity from the Kakarbhitta border customs point in the first five months of the current fiscal year, reinforcing its status as the region’s “green gold”.

Business 28 Dec, 2025

Gold price breaks past Rs 270,000 per tola

Gold price breaks past Rs 270,000 per tola

Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Sunday, crossing the Rs 270,000-per-tola mark amid a sustained rally that has increasingly put pressure on consumers.

Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Sunday, crossing the Rs 270,000-per-tola mark amid a sustained rally that has increasingly put pressure on consumers.

Business 28 Dec, 2025

Hotel Yak & Yeti concludes Christmas celebrations with grand festive events

Hotel Yak & Yeti concludes Christmas celebrations with grand festive events

Hotel Yak & Yeti concluded the festive season with a Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch, hosted within its historic palace setting in central Kathmandu.

Hotel Yak & Yeti concluded the festive season with a Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch, hosted within its historic palace setting in central Kathmandu.

Business 26 Dec, 2025

Deepal launches festive test drive and exchange campaign

Deepal launches festive test drive and exchange campaign

MAW Vriddhi, the official distributor of luxury EV brand Deepal, has launched a special ‘Festive Drive’ Test Drive and Exchange Campaign to mark Christmas and New Year 2026.

MAW Vriddhi, the official distributor of luxury EV brand Deepal, has launched a special ‘Festive Drive’ Test Drive and Exchange Campaign to mark Christmas and New Year 2026.

Business 26 Dec, 2025