Germany commits Rs 1.46 billion grant to Nepal for power distribution project

The Ministry of Finance (MoF), representing the Government of Nepal, and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, on behalf of the Government of Germany, have signed a grant agreement to implement the Power Distribution Strengthening Programme (PoDiSP) in Nepal. Germany has committed €10 million (approximately NPR 1.46 billion) in grant assistance, as announced […]

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Youngsters lead cyber fraud surge in Nepal

In September, the Crime Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested Pragyan Rimal, 22, and Ayush Sharma, 20, from Kathmandu for their involvement in cryptocurrency transactions, which is illegal in Nepal. An investigation is ongoing. Another group was found investing in cryptocurrency and gold. The group engaged in Hundi—they collected remittances from Nepalis working in the UAE, Qatar, […]

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Turkmenistan is modernizing railway infrastructure in four regions

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the construction of modern railway stations at Dushak and Bami in the Ahal region, Jebel in the Balkan region and Bayramaly in the Mary region. The corresponding decision was made at the next meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, held on a digital system, reports the State News Agency of Turkmenistan. […]

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Afghan opium cultivation bouncing back amid Taliban clampdown

Afghanistan’s opium poppy cultivation grew in 2024 despite a Taliban-imposed ban, according to a United Nations report. Cultivation increased by an estimated 19 percent this year, the report published on Wednesday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said. Despite the increase, the cultivation of opium poppies – the source of the […]

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NA supports cattle tax exemption, withdraws GST Bill

The National Assembly (NA) supported the Cattle Tax Exemption Bill 2024 after the finance minister proposed to exempt cattle tax to encourage livestock rearing and boost rural economies. Introducing the Bill, Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said that the existing cattle tax, based on the Revised Taxation Policy of 1992, levies a tax ranging from Nu […]

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China to develop new institutions for higher-standard open economy

Travel and consumption during the recent National Day holiday in China became a focus of foreign media outlets, which highlighted the record-breaking passenger volume of the railway system on the first day of the holiday, the surge in outbound tourism, and the bustling crowds at popular destinations. These observations exactly underscored a vibrant and thriving […]

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Israel’s tourism and hotel businesses collapse, leaving thousands unemployed

More than 90 hotels in the Israeli-occupied territory have closed since the start of the Gaza war. As a result, thousands of workers have lost their jobs, according to the country’s media Channel-12. Israeli media reported on Saturday (November 16) that the prolonged conflict has caused a severe economic downturn in the tourism and hotel […]

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TDB Issues Mongolia’s First Green and Social Bond in the International Market

The first Social and Green Bond from Mongolia has been issued by the Trade and Development Bank (TDB) for international professional investors. This is the first five-year or long-term bond issued by the private sector since the TDB’s bond, issued in 2015. With the issuance of this bond, TDB has become the first private company in Mongolia to attract investment from Asset Management Company, a TOP 10 in the world. It is […]

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